THE  ALPINE  PATENT 


The  only  Perfect  Hard  Coal  Grate  on  the  market.  It  has  the  Return-Draft  Principle 
of  a hard  coal  Stove  embodied  in  an  open  Fire-Place,  and  is  a Perfect  'Ventilator. 


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GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICHICAN. 

L.  H.  WITHEY,  Vice-President.  J.  T.  PHILLIPS,  Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


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rnHE  HEATING  OF  DWELLINGS  has  for  years 
been  the  subject  of  careful  study  and  investigation. 
The  end  aimed  at  has  been  a method  which  would 
insure  an  even  and  proper  temperature  and  pure  air, 
with  the  greatest  economy  of  fuel.  In  the  cold  climates  of 
our  Northern  States  the  primitive  open  fire-place,  confessedly 
the  most  perfect  ventilator,  giving  the  most  cheerful  and 
delightful  fire,  proved  wholly  insufficient  for  comfort  and 
extravagantly  wasteful  of  fuel.  Ninety  per  cent,  of  the  heat 
produced  passed  up  the  chimney.  The  necessity  for  more 
heat,  at  less  cost,  gave  birth  to  the  invention  of  the  air-tight 
stove,  which,  offering  no  means  of  escape  for  the  vitiated 
air  and  poisonous  gases  which  it  helps  to  generate,  is  a con- 
stant menace  to  health. 

The  stove  has  been  so  long  and  loudly  denounced  by  the 
best  physicians,  that  in  all  but  the  cheapest  modern  dwell- 
ings it  has  given  place  to  hot  air  furnaces  ‘and  steam.  Yet 
theSe  methods,  without  some  independent  system  of  ventila- 
tion, all  of  which  are  expensive  and  unsatisfactory,  are  open 
to  the  same  objections  as  the  stove;  and  in  the  more 
luxurious  homes,  where  economy  need  not  be  studied,  they 
are  invariably  supplemented  by  open  fire-places  for  ornament 
and  ventilation. 

Inventors  have  long  struggled  with  the  problem  of  secur- 
ing the  perfect  ventilation  of  an  open  fire,  with  adequate 
heating  power  and  economy  of  fuel.  This  problem  has  at 
last  been  successfully  solved.  The  Aldine  Fire-Place 
satisfies  all  requirements.  It  is  a perfect  ventilator,  an 
admirable  heater,  and  the  most  economical  consumer  of  fuel 
ever  placed  upon  the  market. 

The  common  grate,  in  general  use,  heats  the  room  by 
direct  radiation  alone.  The  Aldine  Fire-Place,  in  addi- 
tion to  this  direct  radiation,  by  means  of  its  air-circulating 
power,  distributes  more  heat  through  the  room  by  indirect 
radiation  from  its  heating  flues  than  can  be  obtained  from 
the  most  improved  pattern  of  stove  using  the  same  amount 
of  fuel.  It  is  well  known  that  there  are  grates  upon  the 
market  at  the  present  time  designed  to  accomplish  a portion 
of  the  results  that  were  aimed  at  in  the  construction  of  The 
Aldine  Iron  Fire-Place,  but  they,  while  possessing  many 
good  qualities,  have  fallen  far  short  of  our  aim  in  view. 
Some,  in  order  to  obtain  a circulation  of  air,  take  their  draft 
from  an  out  door  opening  back  of  the  grate,  drawing  in  the 
cold  air  and  passing  it  over  the  grate  to  send  it  warm  into 
the  room.  While  this  plan  may  at  first  appear  proper,  it  is 
too  expensive,  as  too  much  heat  is  wasted  in  constantly 
warming  the  cold  out-door  air;  and  furthermore,  if  the  fire 
goes  down  at  night,  or  at  any  time  when  no  one  is  present 
to  care  for  it,  the  cold  air  constantly  coming  in  at  the  open- 
ing will  in  a short  time  lower  the  temperature  of  the  room 
to  the  same  degree  as  that  outside.  No  house  is  built  so 
that  no  fresh  air  can  enter,  and  it  is  entirely  unnecessary  to 


construct  openings  to  admit  more  cold  air  than  is  needed  for 
health  and  comfort. 

It  has  been  scientifically  determined  that  a given  amount 
of  coal  will  produce  more  units  of  heat  when  burned  at  a 
cherry-red  heat  than  at  any  other  temperature;  amd  one  of 
the  marked  characteristics  of  this  Fire-Place  is  that  it  con- 
sumes the  coal  at  that  most  economical  degree  of  heat.  By 
reason  of  this,  and  of  the  continuous  warming  of  the  air 
constantly  moving  through  the  heating  chamber,  a more 
even  and  satisfactory  temperature  can  be  maintained 
throughout  the  room  with  less  consumption  of  coal  than  by 
any  other  method. 

In  this  Fire-Place  the  combustion  of  coal  is  nearly  per- 
fect. A large  proportion  of  the  valuable  heat-bearing  gases 
which  usually  pass  up  the  chimney,  are  consumed  in  the  flues. 

SOME  OF  THE  ADVANTAGES  CLAIMED, 

Among  the  advantages  claimed  for  The  Aldine  Iron  Fire- 
Place  over  other  heaters  may  be  mentioned  the  following: 

1.  It  is  a perfect  ventilator. 

2.  It  is  a perfect  distributor  of  heat,  and 

3.  It  produces  the  most  perfect  combustion  of  fuel; 
and  therefore, 

4.  It  is  the  most  economical. 

5.  It  keeps  the  air  of  the  room  at  an  even  and  proper 
temperature  from  floor  to  ceiling. 

6.  It  is  a perfect  hard  coal  burner. 

7.  Burns  soft  coal,  gas,  coke  and  wood  equally  as 
economical. 

8.  The  designs  are  new,  attractive,  unique  and  artistic. 

9.  Its  use  insures  health,  comfort,  and  for  economy  we 
challenge  the  world. 

10.  It  will  keep  fire  through  the  night  equally  as  well  as 
a hard  coal  stove. 

It  is  only  necessary  to  be  replenished  with  hard  coal  twice 
a day  to  insure  its  constant  and  steady  working  during  a day 
of  twenty-four  hours,  and  compares  with  other  grates  as  the 
modern  return  draft  coal  stove  of  to-day  compares  with  the 
direct  draft  coal  stove  of  twenty-five  years  ago. 

11.  One  advantage  of  The  Aldine  Iron  Fire-Place  is 
that  it  can  be  set  at  less  cost  and  trouble  than  any  other. 

Being  in  one  piece,  when  mounted,  it  can  be  easily 
slipped  into  the  opening  under  any  square-faced  mantel. 
When  the  front  is  hung  on  and  the  hearth  in  place  it  is 
ready  for  use.  The  only  local  connection  essential  to  its 
perfect  operation  is  a good  chimney,  which  may  be  in  the 
next  room,  or  even  several  rooms  removed  from  the  Grate 
itself.  The  connection  being  made,  as  with  a stove,  with 
ordinary  stove  pipe.  The  heat  from  all  grates  tends  to 
deface  the  finish  on  wood  mantels.  To  obviate  this,  we 
furnish,  when  desired,  a neat  hood,  which  reflects  the  heat 
from  the  mantel. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.  3 


See  what  \Ym.  Harrison  says  about  the  “Aldine.”  He 
has  six  Grates — heats  his  entire  residence. 

Office  of  W M.  Harrison, 

Manufacturer  of  all  kinds  of  Farm  and  Freight  Wagons, 
Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  March  3,  1888. 
To  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  City: 

Gentlemen — In  answer  to  your  enquiry  as  to  how  I like 
my  Grates,  will  say  that  they  have  come  through  the  winter 
in  better  credit  than  I anticipated.  We  have  had  plenty  of 
heat  of  most  pleasant  kind;  our  rooms  have  been  more  com- 
fortable than  ever  before,  and  we  would  not  go  back  to  coal 
stoves  for  any  consideration — the  air  in  our  rooms  is  so  much 
better  than  with  stoves. 

I am,  with  much  respect, 

WM.  HARRISON. 


American  Hotel, 

Fred  Hotop,  Prop. 
Kalamazoo,  Mich.,  Sept.  28,  1888. 
The  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — I have  put  in  one  of  your  Aldine  fire-places, 
and  I must  say  that  I am  very  much  pleased  with  the  same. 
It  gives  a great  deal  of  heat,  and  while  it  gives  a good  deal 
more  than  any  old-fashioned  fire-place,  it  certainly  does  not 
consume  as  much  fuel,  and  it  operates  as  a ventilator  just 
the  same,  if  not  better.  Respectfully, 

FRED  HOTOP. 


Maywood,  111.,  Dec.  10,  1888. 
The  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — In  reply  to  your  favor  of  some  time  since, 
will  say  that  I have  delayed  replying  to  same  until  t iis  late 
date,  as  I was  anxious  to  give  your  fire-place  a fair  and 
impartial  trial,  and  at  this  time  we  have  not  had  any 
weather  which  would  give  it  a chance  to  assert  itself. 
Although  I have  a furnace  in  my  house,  I have  not  had 
occasion  to  use  it  for  an  hour  this  winter,  as  the  fire-place 
keeps  dining-room,  parlor,  and  bed-room  up  to  an  average 
of  70  degrees  Fahr.  night  and  day,  and  that  on  a consump- 
tion of  only  two  scuttles  of  coal  for  each  24  hours.  For 
heating,  ventilating,  and  economizing  fuel,  I consider  it  to 
be  perfect.  My  only  regret  is  that  I went  to  the  unnecessary 
expense  of  putting  in  a furnace,  as  I am  sure  one  or  two 
more  grates  would  have  warmed  my  whole  house,  besides 
giving  us  that  sanitary  condition  so  indispensible  to  good 
health.  Very  truly  yours, 

G.  S.  CREGO. 


Established  1863. 

Morley  Brothers, 
Hardware. 

East  Saginaw,  Mich.,  10-30,  ’88. 
The  Aldine  Grate  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — You  will  remember  the  Grate  you  sent  us 
to  be  set  in  the  house  of  a gentleman  who  wished  to  heat 
his  house  with  one  stove,  with  the  aid  of  this  Grate.  Well, 
he  has  given  the  Grate  a thorough  test,  and  is  entirely  sat- 
isfied with  it  in  every  respect  excepting  one,  and  that  is,  he 
cannot  check  it.  He  says  no  matter  how  he  manages  it,  it 
will  burn  three  scuttlefuls  of  coal  a day,  and  while  he  does 
not  object  to  the  amount  of  coal  it  consumes,  although  your 
representative  said  it  would  run  on  one  scuttleful,  he  wants 
it  so  he  can  regulate  it.  As  it  is  now,  he  often  has  to  get  up 
in  the  night,  and  open  the  doors,  and  heat  the  door-yard,  in 
order  to  cool  off  his  house.  This  man’s  Grate  is  set  up  with 
6- inch  pipe  and  two  elbows,  and  while  he  has  a good  draft 
in  the  chimney,  it  does  not  seem  as  though  the  draft  was 


any  too  good,  and  it  would  rather  seem  as  though  it  would 
not  burn  as  briskly  on  account  of  being  put  up  in  this  way. 
As  far  as  heating  is  concerned,  he  says  it  works  all  right, 
and  is  just  the  thing  for  cold  weather,  but  for  spring  and 
fall,  he  says  it  is  not  a success.  These  are  the  opinions  of 
a customer  who  has  experimented  with  our  first  Grate  in  this 
city,  and  we  would  like  to  have  your  ideas  on  this  opinion. 
“This  ‘feller’  always  kept  fire  pot  full  and  damper  open.” 

Yours  truly, 

MORLEY  BROTHERS. 


Bethlehem,  Pa.,  Nov.  5,  1888. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — The  Aldine  Fire-Place  you  put  in  our  dining 
room  gives  very  good  satisfaction.  It  furnishes  all  the  heat 
necessary  in  the  dining  room  and  besides,  heats  a second 
and  third  story  room.  The  fire  is  easily  kept  over  night, 
and  taking  it  altogether  it  is  the  most  satisfactory  open  fire- 
place that  can  be  desired. 

I am,  very  truly, 

F.  W.  LINBACH. 


Grand  RaPids,  Mich.,  Feb.  25,  1888. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — It  is  with  pleasure  that  I add  my  testimonial 
in  regard  to  the  many  good  qualities  of  the  Aldine  Fire- 
Place.  I have  used  one  since  early  fall  and  think  I have 
given  it  a good  test.  It  has  done  all  that  you  claimed  it 
would,  and  in  fact,  more.  It  has  cost  me  about  20  per  cent, 
less  to  heat  the  same  amount  of  room  than  it  did  with  a coal 
stove.  It  keeps  the  temperature  of  the  room  the  same  in 
every  part  and  cold  feet  are  unknown  where  the  Aldine  Fire- 
Place  is  used.  It  takes  up  less  room,  is  less  trouble  to  take 
care  of  than  a coal  stove,  and  will  do  more  work  at  less 
expense.  Very  respectfully, 

j.  KNOWLEN,  280  12th  Ave. 


Office  of  Architects  Josselyn  & Taylor, 

Cedar  Rapids,  Iowa,  Nov.  28,  1888. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — I am  well  pleased  with  your  fire-place.  It 
is  clean,  easy  to  manage,  no  trouble  to  keep  continuous  hard 
coal  fire,  and  heats  splendidly.  My  house  is  thoroughly 
warmed  by  steam  and  the  rooms  are  opened  together,  so  it 
is  impossible,  with  the  test  given  it,  to  say  as  to  its  qualities 
as  floor  warmer  and  equalizer,  but  I can  recommend  it  as 
first-class  in  every  respect.  Sickness  has  prevented  an  early 
reply  to  yours  of  1st  inst.  Respectful] v, 

EUGENE  H.' TAYLOR. 


Office  of  The  Farm  Implement  News  Co., 
Publishers  of  Farm  Implement  Reference  Book  with 
Attorney’s  List  and  Farm  Implement  News. 

95  Fifth  Ave.,  Chicago,  111.,  Nov.  9,  1888. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen— I purchased  two  of  your  iron  fire-place  grates 
this  summer  for  my  house  at  Evanston,  111.  One  finished 
in  Brass  and  the  other  in  Bronze.  I must  say  that  we  are 
very  much  pleased  with  the  operation  of  the  grates.  They 
give  good  ventilation  in  the  room,  throw  out  more  heat  than 
an  ordinary  grate,  and  the  appearance  is  decidedly  in  their 
favor.  I shall  recommend  them  to  any  of  my  friends  who 
may  need  a first-class  grate.  Wishing  you  further  success 
in  your  efforts,  I am,  Yours  very  respectfully, 

A.  M.  LESLIE,  Editor. 


4 The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids.  Mich. 


PLATE  NO.  22. 

The  Aldine  Fire-Place  is  made  of  the  best  material, 
and  to  last  a life-time.  It  has  no  fire-brick  to  burn  out,  nor 
can  the  castings  warp  or  burn  out,  as  the  cold  air  circulates 
over  one  side  of  every  square  inch  of  heated  surface  in  its 
make-up,  as  indicated  by  arrows  in  plate  No.  20. 


PLATE  NO.  21. 

Plate  No.  21  illustrates  one  of  the  dis- 
tinctive features  of  this  Fire-Place:  When 
the  damper  C is  closed,  as  in  this  plate,  the 
products  of  combustion  pass  into  the  flue  at 
E,  down  F,  and  entirely  around  the  heating 
base,  and  thence  return  through  a flue  on  the 
other  side  into  the  chimney  through  A,  thus 
passing  over  a radiating  surface  of  thirty-five  square  feet,  and  so  far  utiliz- 
ing the  heat  from  the  fire  that  but  a small  per  cent,  of  it  is  carried  up  the 
chimney. 


Burns  Hard  or  Soft  Coal. 


The  air-circulating  and  heat-distributing  powers  of  the  Fire-Place  is 
illustrated  in  Plate  No.  20.  The  grate,  ash-pan  and  flues  are  encased  in  an 
iron  jacket,  forming  an  air  chamber  about  the  radiating  surfaces.  The 
cold  air  from  the  floor  enters  through  the  openings  A at  either  side  of  the 
hearth,  passes  around  the  fire-box  B and  the  flues  E and  C,  and,  becoming 
heated  by  contact  with  these  radiating  surfaces,  rises  and  passes  out  into 
the  room  through  the  register  at  F,  thus  keeping  up  a rapid  and  constant 
circulation  of  the  air,  and  distributing  the  warm  air  most  effectually  through- 
out every  part  of  the  room.  By  no  other  method  of  heating  can  the  tem- 
perature of  a room  be  kept  so  even.  The  unpleasant  sensation  of  hot  air 
about  the  face  and  cold  air  about  the  feet,  so  often  felt  in  rooms  heated  by 
other  methods,  can  never  be  experienced  in  rooms  heated  by  The  Aldine 
Iron  Fire-Place.  Notwithstanding  the  rapid  circulation  of  the  air,  there 
are  no  draughts,  for  the  reason  that  there  is  an  even 
and  uniform  movement  of  the  air  from  all  parts  of  the 
floor  toward  the  Fire-Place. 


A PERFECT  VENTILATOR. 


PLATE  NO.  20. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.  5 


Albert  Lea,  Minn.,  Nov.  n,  ’89. 
Albert  Lea  College, 

Rev.  R.  B.  Abbott,  D.  D.,  Pres’t. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire-Place  which  you  shipped 
to  me  last  July  has  been  put  in  place,  and  gives  entire  satis- 
faction. My  family  would  not  exchange^  for  any  other  we 
have  ever  seen.  The  return  draft  saves  and  throws  into  the 
room  a large  percentage  of  tne  heat  that  with  other  grates 
would  escape  up  the  chimney.  I shall  recommend  the  Fire- 
Place  to  others.  Yours  very  truly, 

R.  B.  ABBOTT. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  February,  1888. 

Mr.  L.  H.  Withey,  Vice-Prest.  Aldine  Mfg  Co.: 

Dear  Sir — Last  fall  I had  your  Company  put  an  Aldine 
Grate  in  my  residence,  which  we  have  kept  running  night 
and  day  with  as  little  trouble  as  a base  burning  coal  stove, 
equalizing  the  temperature.  We  secure  warm  floors  where 
the  heat  is  most  needed;  and  as  a ventilator,  consider  it  the 
best  thing  on  the  market;  keeping  continuous  fire  with  slow 
combustion  of  fuel;  has  proved  very  economical  and  are 
pleased  with  it.  Respectfully  yours, 

JAMES  L.  PITTS, 

Prop.  Grand  Rapids  Saw  Works. 


Fourth  National  Bank, 

Columbus,  Ohio. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — On  September  last  we  ordered  an  Aldine 
Fire  Place  from  you  for  use  in  our  bank.  We  were  led  to 
do  so  from  the  representation  we  had  received  of  its  many 
advantages  and  the  principles  and  merits  claimed  for  it  over 
direct  draft  grates.  We  are  pleased  to  say  that  we  have  not 
been  disappointed  in  our  expectations.  The  uniform  tem- 
perature and  purity  of  air  secured  demonstrates  that  it  is  a 
good  ventilator.  Its  warm  air  circulating  principle  produces 
an  equalized  temperature  and  warm  floors,  and  there  is  an 
important  saving  in  the  consumption  of  fuel.  As  our  floors 
are  of  tile  and  difficult  to  warm,  we  find  a gratifying  change 
in  the  comfort  of  our  room.  The  grate  keeps  a continuous 
fire,  night  and  day,  is  cleanly,  and  requires  but  little  fire. 
We  think  it  the  best  grate  on  the  market. 

Yours  truly,  W.  S.  IDE,  Pres’t. 


Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Jan.  17,  1890. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Dear  Sirs — I take  great  pleasure  in  expressing  my  entire 
satisfaction  with  the  Aldine  Grate.  I have  found  it  more 
than  equal  to  your  claims,  warming  the  floors,  burning  soft 
coal  as  well  as  hard,  and,  without  exception  or  allowance, 
the  best  grate  that  I have  ever  used,  both  for  heating 
qualities  and  saving  in  fuel.  Yours  truly, 

G.  H.  COBB, 

Pastor  Westminster  Presb.  Church. 


Peekskill,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  11,  1890. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  was  duly  received  and  placed  in* 
position.  Previous  to  receipt  of  the  Aldine  I was  obliged 
to  keep  my  furnace  in  full  blast  in  order  to  have  my  house 
comfortable,  but  now  the  register  in  my  dining  room  (where 
the  grate  is  placed)  is  entirely  cut  off,  being  too  warm  to  use 
in  connection  with  the  fire  place  heater.  In  addition  to  my 
dining  room,  the  sitting  room  on  the  first,  and  bed-room  and 
bath  room  on  the  second  floor,  are  also  kept  comfortably 
warm  by  its  use,  and  there  is  a continual  circulation  of  warm 


air  about  the  floors,  which  I have  never  noticed  from  any 
other  grate.  As  an  economizer  of  coal  it  deserves  the 
greatest  praise.  As  a ventilator  it  cannot  be  too  highly 
recommended,  and  as  an  ornament  is  equal  to  the  best. 

In  conclusion,  the  Aldine  is  a “Gem  of  priceless  worth,” 
and  I shall  take  great  pleasure  in  recommending  it. 

Very  truly,  J.  H.  PHYFE, 

Asst.  Supt.  N.  Y.  C.  & H.  R.  R’y. 

Office  of  S.  L.  Ingalls, 
Insurance  Agent, 
Augusta,  Ark.,  Nov.  5,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — Entering  upon  my  second  season’s  use  of  the 
Aldine  Fire  Place,  it  gives  me  pleasure  to  express  the  con- 
tinued satisfaction  from  its  use.  As  a heater  and  ventilator 
it  seems  as  near  perfection  as  can  be  obtained.  We  have 
the  Fire  Place  in  use  in  reception  hall,  library  and  bed-room, 
that  in  the  bed-room  being  in  constant  operation,  and  the 
fire  last  season  not  going  out  from  early  in  November  until 
early  in  March,  and  with  no  more  trouble  than  to  put  on 
coal  at  bed  time  and  closing  the  draft,  and  in  the  morning 
to  shake  down  the  ashes  and  replenish  the  fire. 

Yours  truly,  S.  L.  INGALLS.* 

Office  of  W.  R.  Mable, 
Dealer  in  Lumber,  Lath,  Shingles,  Doors,  etc. 

Delhi,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  7,  1890. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — The  two  Aldine  Grates  are  set  and  work  to  my 
entire  satisfaction.  If  I had  not  contracted  to  heat  the 
entire  house  with  steam  before  I started  the  Grates  I should 
not  now,  as  I think  I could  heat  the  house  sufficient  with 
the  two  grates.  I am  satisfied  they  will  do  more  than  you 
claim  for  them  in  regard  to  heating,  besides  they  are  an 
ornament  to  any  house.  I would  not  have  them  taken  out 
for  six  times  what  they  cost  me.  Wishing  you  success  in 
the  sale  of  the  Aldine  Grate,  I am, 

Yours  very  truly,  W.  R.  MABLE. 


Raynerton,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  8,  1890. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — In  looking  over  the  Century  Magazine  last 
fall  I saw  an  advertisement  of  your  fire  heater.  It  impressed 
me  so  favorably  that  I ordered  one  at  once.  As  I had  never 
seen  or  heard  of  one  before,  I set  it  up  according  to  direc- 
tions sent  by  you.  I used  it  for  a few  weeks  and  it  gave  me 
such  good  satisfaction  that  I ordered  the  second  one,  and 
after  having  used  two  of  the  best  base  burning  stoves  made 
in  the  city  of  Troy,  will  say  that  the  Aldine  is  the  most  com- 
plete arrangement  I ever  saw.  In  fact  its  good  qualities  are 
too  numerous  to  mention.  Yours  respectfully, 

ELI  PERRY. 


Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Jan.  17,  1890. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — Complying  with  your  request,  I have  to 
report,  that  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  which  you  placed  in  my 
residence,  and  which  I have  operated  during  the  entire 
winter  in  place  of  the  Baltimore  Heater  removed,  is  giving 
me  the  very  best  of  satisfaction.  I get  very  much  more  heat 
from  the  fuel  consumed,  than  from  the  Baltimore  Heater, 
besides  warm  floors  and  the  sanitary  ventilation,  conditions 
not  to  be  had  through  the  use  of  the  Heater.  It  will  keep 
fire  throughout  the  night,  equally  as  well  as  a base  burner, 
and  forms  a handsome  piece  of  furniture  for  the  room  in 
which  it  is  placed.  Very  respectfullv, 

MRS.  E.  HINSDILL, 

61  Paris  Avenue. 


Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Jan.  30,  1890. 
Alcline  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — When  1 decided  to  put  a grate  in  my  sitting 
room,  I made  a thorough  investigation  of  your  Aldine  Fire 
Place.  The  principles  involved  in  its  construction,  seemed 
to  me  to  take  precedence  over  all  competitors,  and  I ordered 
one  put  in.  I am  most  happy  to  state,  that  after  five  months 
trial,  my  expectations  have  been  fully  realized.  We  would 
not  have  it  taken  out  for  many  times  its  cost. 

Very  respectfully,  P.  V.  FOX. 

Vermillion,  Dak.,  Dec.  30,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — In  reply  to  yours,  would  say,  that  I am 
more  than  pleased  with  the  Aldine  Fire  Place.  We  heat 
two  rooms,  one  1 7 x 20,  and  one 
14x15,  ten  foot  ceilings,  so  they  are 
perfectly  comfortable,  with  no  more 
coal  or  wood  than  we  burned  in  our 
base  burner  and  did  not  heat  more 
than  half  this  space.  I take  pleasure 
in  showing  it,  and  every  one  that 
sees  it  says  it  is  a beauty,  I can 
cheerfully  recommend  it  to  any  one 
wanting  an  ornament  as  well  as  a 
perfect  heater.  Sincerely  yours, 

C.  A.  MAXON,  Dentist. 


ston”  for  the  past  two  seasons,  8 of  your  Aldine  Fire  Places, 
and  without  exception  consider  the  Aldine  has  no  equal. 
We  have  so  little  trouble  in  operating  them,  keeping  a 
continuous  fire  night  and  day  with  much  less  fuel  than  we 
expected,  by  drawing  the  cold  air  from  the  floors,  warming 
it  and  passing  it  out  into  the  room  again,  thus  producing  a 
constant  circulation  of  the  air  throughout  the  different  floors 
with  a very  uniform  temperature  and  the  most  pleasant  and 
agreeable  atmosphere.  This  is  frequently  remarked  upon 
by  our  guests.  The  excellent  ventilation  and  purity  of  air 
afforded  by  the  Aldine  are  essential  points  to  be  obtained  in 
sanitary  heating.  We  cheerfully  recommend  the  Aldine  to 
all  our  friends.  Very  respectfully, 

Mesdames  WHITE  & MOSHER, 

"The  Livingston,"  Grand  Rapids. 


From  the  Silver  City  Enterprise. 

Deming,  N.  M.,  Dec.  24,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen  — While  your  Mr. 

Leonard  was  in  Deming  recently,  I 
placed  in  his  hands  a circular  illus- 
trating the  Aldine  Fire  Place,  manu- 
factured by  the  Aldine  Manufacturing 
Co.,  of  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.  I 
have  this  article  of  home  comfort  in 
my  home,  and  have  tested  its  merits 
thoroughly.  It  is  all  that  it  is  claimed 
to  be.  I am  so  well  pleased  with 
same  that  I feel  it  a duty  on  behalf 
of  the  public  to  call  attention  to  it. 

It  certainly  is  the  best  heating  and 
ventilating  invention  out.  Being  in 
ill  health,  I conceived  the  idea  of 
fitting  up  a room  for  myself  with  the 
special  object  in  view  of  creating,  as 
far  as  possible,  perfect  sanitary  con- 
ditions. With  this  fire  place  I have 
succeeded  quite  beyond  my  expecta- 
tions. Besides  being  the  most 
economical  heater,  combined  with 
the  cheerfulness  of  an  open  fire 
place,  it  produces  warm  floors,  uniform  temperature 
throughout  the  entire  room,  and  the  most  perfect  and 
healthful  ventilation.  Any  one  desiring  to  see  it  in  opera- 
tion and  will  call  at  my  home  at  Deming,  I will  take 
pleasure  in  explaining  its  merits  and  the  principles  on  which 
it  works.  Any  one  desiring  to  obtaining  complete  informa- 
tion on  the  subject,  can,  by  sending  a postal  card  to  the 
above  named  Company,  obtain  circulars  giving  styles,  price 
lists  and  full  illustrations  and  instructions. 

WARREN  BRISTOL. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Jan.  17,  1890. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — We  have  had  in  operation  in  the  “Living- 


Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  2,  1890. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — It  gives  me  pleasure 
to  testify  to  the  excellence  of  your 
fire  place.  It  fully  meets  your 
claims  as  a ventilator,  distributor  of 
heat,  and  on  the  complete  and  econ- 
omical combustion  of  fuel,  hard  coal 
having  been  used.  In  short,  I regard 
the  Aldine  as  a remarkably  good  ven- 
tilating and  heating  open  fire  grate, 
after  having  examined  a number  of 
the  more  recent  productions  which 
do  not  equal  the  Aldine  in  its  especial 
virtues.  Very  truly  yours, 

T.  M.  LLOYD,  M.  D., 

125  Pierrepont  St. 


This  represents  the  Aldine  Fire-Place  set 
chimney  like  an  ordinary  grate,  with  the  smoke  pipe 
running  up  inside  the  chimney  flue,  as  shown  at  D.  J>; 
The  flue  is  stopped  at  E,  so  as  to  throw  the  full  draft  | 
up  on  the  smoke  pipe.  The  arrows  represent  the  cold  ij 
air  from  the  floor  passing  into  the  air  chambers  at  the  j 
base  of  the  grate  and  being  emitted  well  heated  from  j 
the  register  at  the  top  of  the  grate.  The  air  also  passes  | 
into  the  fret  work  in  the  sides  of  the  grate,  surrounds  ^ 
the  outer  jacket  and  smoke  pipe  and  rises  to  the  register  $ 
near  the  ceiling,  from  which  it  is  sent  back  into  the  * 
room  heated. 


Grand  Rapids,  Jan.  u,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen  — The  Aldine  Fire 
Place  we  purchased  of  you  last 
Spring,  has  given  us  the  best  satis- 
faction. During  the  mild  weather, 
we  have  not  always  run  the  grate 
with  our  steam  and  hot  air  furnace, 
and  at  such  times  readily  notice  the 
difference  in  the  atmosphere  from 
what  it  is  when  the  Aldine  is  running 
in  connection  with  the  furnace.  We 
find  it  is  economy  to  run  them  to- 
gether, requiring  much  less  fuel  in  the 
furnace,  while  a good  fire  in  the  grate 
in  the  morning,  and  replenished  in 
the  evening  gives  us  a fire  for  the 
24  hours,  and  the  Aldine  affords  us 


the  most  pleasant  condition  of 
heat  and  atmosphere  we  have  ever  had  in  our  residence. 
We  gladly  recommend  it  to  every  one. 

Yours  truly,  CHAS.  GRUELICH, 

Cor.  California  and  W.  Broadway. 


Chicago,  III.,  Nov.  18,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — Am  glad  to  let  you  know  your  Fire  Place  heater 
pleases  me  very  much  and  is  all  it  is  represented,  and  fully 
worth  what  we  paid  for  it  merely  as  a ventilator.  Will 
recommend  it.  Respectfully, 

CHAS.  RAISER, 

64  Ctybourn  Av. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.  7 


South  Fakmincham,  Mass.,  Nov.  12,  1889. 
AJdine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — The  Aldine,  size  22,  I placed  in  one  of  my  tene- 
ment houses.  I understand  the  tenant  is  very  much  pleased 
with  it  Respectfully  yours, 

D.  T.  BRIDGES. 


East  Randolph,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  16,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — Yours  received  asking  how  I like  Aldine  Grate. 
I answer,  it  is  splendid.  It  does  all  you  said  it  would  do. 
I have  used  wood  and  hard  coal  in  the  grate  and  one  works 
as  well  as  the  other.  It  is  far  ahead  of  any  coal  stove  I ever 
saw  for  real  comfort.  Cold  feet  are  unknown  at  my  house 
now.  Before  putting  in  the  Aldine  I took  especial  pains  to 
examine  many  different  grates;  the  Aldine  beats  them  all. 
I consider  it  as  nearly  perfect  for  a heater,  for  a ventilator, 
for  an  equalizer  of  temperature,  as  any  one  could  desire.  I 
am  perfectly  satisfied  with  it  in  every  respect.  With 
regards,  I am,  Yours  very  truly, 

DR.  J.  H.  SACKRIDER. 


Register’s  Office, 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Nov.  3,  1888. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  takes  at  sight,  and  I 
am  glad  to  say  gives  perfect  satisfaction.  Its  merits  warrant 
my  fullest  approval  and  recommendation,  and  I would  say 
to  all  lovers  of  warm  floors,  by  all  means  get  the  Aldine. 
The  manner  of  taking  the  cold  air  from  the  floor  and  passing 
it  back  into  the  room  warmed,  equalizing  the  temperature, 
is  unsurpassed.  I know  of  no  other  process  of  heating 
that  equals  the  Aldine  in  making  all  parts  of  the  room  as 
comfortable  as  at  the  point  where  the  heat  is  generated. 
Economical  in  the  use  of  fuel,  perfect  in  ventilation,  cleanly 
in  its  care,  and  no  trouble  in  keeping  fire  through  the  night. 
All  things  considered,  I believe  the  Aldine  to  be  the  coming 
grate.  Yours  respectfully, 

A.  B.  CHATFIELD. 


Office  of  Wm.  H.  Smith,  Supt.  Repairs, 

N.  Y.  C.  & H.  R.  R.  R.,  306  W.  30th  St. 

New  York  City,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  10,  1888. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Sirs — I have  for  two  years  been  looking  for  an  open 
grate  that  would  act  as  ventilator  as  well  as  heater,  for  a 
room  in  which  an  invalid  mother  spends  her  whole  time,  and 
where  she  has  been  a constant  sufferer  from  drafts  and  cold 
feet,  so  that  it  was  always  necessary  even  in  the  mildest 
weather  to  keep  all  the  doors  and  windows  closed.  On 
receiving  your  catalogue  and  examining  the  plates  I thought 
that  I had  found  just  what  I wanted,  and  in  this  I was  not 
disappointed,  for  I find  that  it  is  a perfect  ventilator.  The 
air  in  the  room  in  a morning  is  pure  and  sweet,  where  before 
it  was  rancid  and  very  unpleasant.  The  floors  are  warm, 
for  before  the  fire  had  been  lit  an  hour  my  mother,  who  is 
blind,  exclaimed:  “O  ! my  feet  are  getting  quite  warm,” 
and  she  has  not  complained  of  cold  feet  since,  no  complaint 
is  now  made  of  drafts,  and  the  doors  are  kept  wide  open. 

In  regard  to  economy  in  fuel,  it  has  surprised  us,  I never  * 
thought  that  so  much  heat  could  be  got  from  so  little  coal. 

It  is  also  free  from  dust  (which  has  always  been  my  objec- 
tion to  an  open  grate)  and  it  is  not  the  slightest  trouble  to 
keep  it  in  night  and  day.  In  fact  it  is  Ai,  and  we  would 
not  be  without  it,  and  I expect  to  send  for  some  more  in 
a short  time.  Yours, 

W.  H.  SMITH. 


The  Aultman  & Taylor  Co. 
Mansfield,  Ohio,  Nov.  12,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Dear  Sirs — The  best  is  always  the  cheapest.  My  exper- 
ience with  the  Aldine  Grate  is  of  the  very  best.  Good 
heater,  ventilator,  equalizer  of  temperature,  and  warm  floors. 
Keeps  fire  all  night  without  trouble.  Put  on  the  coal  and 
you  will  always  have  good  results.  The  only  fault  I can 
find  is  that  my  finances  will  not  let  me  buy  another  one. 

Yours  truly,  GEORGE  KNOFFLOCK. 


Office  of  Belgium  Consul, 

E.  F errand  & Co.,  Agents,  1 5 1 Griswold  St. 

Detroit,  Mich.,  Etats  Unis,  Feb.  20,  1888. 

The  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Replying  to  your  favor  17  inst.  as  to  how  we  like  the 
“Aldine,”  will  say  that  it  affords  us  satisfaction  to  say  that 
it  is  the  cleanest,  most  economical  grate  we  have  ever  used ; 
my  wife  likes  it  so  well,  she  says  we  ought  to  have  one  in 
every  room  in  the  house.  We  burn  hard  coal,  same  as  in 
the  stoves,  and  find  it  keeps  cold  air  from  off  the  floors, 
equalizes  the  temperature  as  you  claim  for  it,  and  will  keep 
fire  over  night,  thus  giving  us  that  much  needed  ventilation 
at  night  while  we  sleep.  We  recommend  the  Aldine,  trust- 
ing others  may  fine  it  as  highly  satisfactory. 

Yours  truly,  E.  FERRAND. 


Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.  21st,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Cor.  Shawmut  and  Court  St.,  City  : 

Gents — In  reply  to  your  inquiry,  asking  “ If  our  Aldine 
Grate  works  all  right,”  would  say  indeed  it  does  ; “what  a 
nice  fire  that  is,”  is  an  expression  most  always  made  by  our 
friends  who  call,  and  we  all  appreciate  the  fact  that  the 
grate  is  a valuable  addition  to  the  comforts  of  our  home. 
The  fire  has  not  been  out  since  started  in  the  fall. 

Yours  truly,  O.  F.  POWELL. 


Office  of  Berkey  & Gay  Furniture  Co., 
Grand  Rapids. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.  20,  1888. 
Aldine  Maufacturing  Co.,  City: 

Gentlemen — We  are  highly  pleased  with  the  Aldine 
Grate  placed  in  our  show-room  some  time  since.  It  seems 
to  work  nicely,  and  is  giving  very  good  satisfaction. 

Very  respectfully, 

JOHN  A.  COVODE,  Sec’y. 


Office  of  Jennings  & Smith,  38  and  40  Lyon  St., 
Mfrs.  of  Flavoring  Extracts,  Baking  Powder,  etc. 

Grand  Rapids,  March  2,  1888. 
Mr.  A.  D.  Rathbone,  Prest.  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sir — We  have  been  using  one  of  the  patent  Aldine 
Fire  Places  in  our  office  the  past  winter  and  have  tested  it 
most  thoroughly,  burning  at  different  times,  hard  coal,  soft 
coal,  crushed  gas  coke  and  wood.  Our  office  is  16x24  feet> 
with  a 14-foot  ceiling,  with  large  front  show  windows,  yet  in 
our  most  severe  weather  we  have  had  no  trouble  in  keeping 
it  in  a comfortable  condition  by  removing  the  cold  air  from 
the  floor,  thereby  getting  up  a circulation.  It  has  equalized 
the  temperature  so  that  there  has  not  been  over  four  degrees 
difference  between  the  floor  and  the  ceiling,  while  the 
atmosphere  is  kept  pure  by  its  splendid  ventilation,  and  is 
the  most  economical  Grate  to  run,  keeping  a continuous 
fire ; in  fact  combining  more  merits  than  any  other  grate  or 
stove  we  have  ever  seen. 

Very  truly  yours, 

JENNINGS  & SMITH. 


8 The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.  8,  1887. 
Aldine  Manuiacturing  Co.: 

Dear  Sirs — 1 wish  to  say  to  you  how  much  we  have 
enjoyed  the  Iron  Fire  Place  purchased  of  you  a few  months 
since.  Its  working  has  seemed  absolutely  perfect.  For  the 
equal  distribution  of  heat  through  rooms  it  surpasses  any 
other  grate  or  stove  I have  ever  used.  It  keeps  our  floors 
so  nicely  warmed  that  we  are  never  troubled  with  cold  feet, 
as  we  have  been  heretofore  with  the  usual  method  of  heat- 
ing. It  keeps  fire  through  the  night  as  well  as  any  coal 
stove  I ever  used,  and  in  ordinary  weather  one  scuttle  of 
coal  is  sufficient  to  run  24  hours. 

G.  H.  DAVIDSON.  . 


Office  of  Peter  Ostkrhout, 

Pine  Lumber,  Commission  Merchant,  Lath  and  Shingles. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.  20,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — In  reply  to  yours  of  the  18th,  I will  say  that 
we  have  your  “Aldine  Grate’’  in  constant  use  ever  since 
about  December  15th  last,  and  am  well  pleased  to  say  that 
it  gives  good  satisfaction.  It  is  the  poor  man’s  friend. 
Economy  of  heat  and  fuel;  neat  and  clean;  no  trouble 
to  run  it. 

/Vz'z’tf/p.-- Notwithstanding  I have  marked  the  above 
private,  it  is  all  true,  with  a good  reserve,  as  much  as 
might  be  said.  P.  OSTERHOUT. 


Cairo,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  4,  1890. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. 

Gentlemen — On  April  16th,  1889, 

you  shipped  me  one  No.  22  Aldine 
Patent  Fire  Place,  on  the  receipt  of 
which  I ordered  another,  which  was 
shipped  by  you  on  May  18th,  both  of 
which  were  soon  placed  in  position  for 
use,  one  being  set  in  fire  place  direct, 
the  other  it  was  necessary  to  pipe  over 
a pair  of  sliding  doors  in  the  parlor  to 
reach  the  chimney.  Their  appearance 
deserves  and  gets  much  praise.  Can  be 
operated  by  a child.  Are  economical, 
cleanly  and  cheerful,  and  what  is  more, 
they  have  done  what  you  claimed,  in 
heating  and  ventilating. 

In  our  parlor  I have  discarded  a new 
largest  size  Gold  Coin  Base  Burner, 
which  I consider  one  of  the  best  stoves 
manufactured,  and  hold  the  same  for 
sale  at  half  price,  for  the  Aldine. 

Yours  truly, 

F.  S.  DECKER, 
Ex-member  N.  Y.  Legislature. 

Skowhegan,  Me.,  Jan.  9,  1890. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. 

Gentlemen — I am  entirely  satisfied 
with  the  Aldine  Fire  Place,  and  find  it 
in  every  respect  all  that  you  claim  for 
it.  It  equalizes  the  heat  in  the  rooms 
and  takes  the  cold  air  from  the  floor. 
Would  not  part  with  it  on  any  account 
if  I could  not  get  another.  It  works 
well  with  either  wood  or  coal.  Lots  of 
my  friends  have  been  in  to  see  it,  and 
they  all  say  it  is  splendid. 

Yours  respectfully, 

SMITH  WITTIER. 


Clinton,  Mass.,  Nov.  12,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Company. 

Gentlemen— Last  spring  I received 
from  you  a No.  22  Aldine  Fire  Place. 
1 set  it  in  my  sitting  room,  a room 
22x14  feet.  The  descriptions  on  paper 
telling  how  to  set  it  up  looked  quite 
complicated  at  first,  but  reduced  to 
practice  it  is  very  simple  and  inexpen- 
sive. We  have  not  started  our  steam 
as  yet,  while  our  neighbors  have  been 
running  theirs  for  a month  or  more. 
In  such  weather  as  we  have  here  in  the 
spring  and  fall  our  house  is  much  more 
comfortable  with  the  heat  ^vve  get  with 
the  Fire  Place  than  where  we  heat  by 
steam,  as  it  has  a wonderful  power  to 
ventilate  and  equalize  the  temperature 
through  the  rooms.  I get  as  perfect 
combustion  of  coal  as  in  any  stove  I 
ever  used,  and  it  is  easy  to  keep  a con- 
tinuous fire.  I studied  over  it  some 
months  after  reading  a description  of  it 
in  the  “Century,’’  and  ordered  with 
some  misgivings,  but  as  soon  as  I saw 
the  thing  my  doubts  were  gone.  I am 
pleased  with  the  scientific  common 
sense  that  is  put  into  the  construction 
as  well  as  the  practical  working  of  the 
heater.  I can  recommend  it  without 
any  mental  reservation. 

Yours  respectfully, 

D.  B.  INGALLS. 

W inona,  Minn.,  Dec.  20,  18S9. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. 

Gentlemen — We  like  your  grate  very 
much.  Hastily  yours, 

G.  F.  CRISE, 
Cashier,  Merchants’  Bank. 


This  represents  The  Aldine  Fire-Place  set  the| 
a same  as  in  Plate  No.  1,  save  that  the  hot  air  registers 
S instead  of  being  placed  near  the  ceiling,  is  placed  in  g 
3 the  base-board  of  the  room  above.  This  methods 
is  a very  economical  and  effectual  way  of  warming g 
^ a sleeping  room. 


Baptist  Ministers’  Aid  Society, 

Of  Ohio,  Illinois.  Wisconsin,  Indiana  and  Michigan, 
Treasurer’s  Office. 

Fenton,  Mich.,  Nov.  3,  188i.fi 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids: 

The  three  Fire  Places  purchased  of  you  and  now  in 
operation  in  the  Baptist  Ministers’  “Home”  are  giving  the 
best  of  satisfaction.  We  find  them  efficient  in  equalizing 
the  temperature.  Very  little  trouble,  and  very  economical. 

I can  heartily  recommend  them  to  any  one  desiring  to  put 
in  grates  or  fire  places  as  being  the  most  satisfactory  of 
anything  of  the  kind  with  which  I am  acquainted. 

Very  respectfully, 

H.  B.  LATORETTE,  Treas. 

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Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.  23,  1888. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — I had  you  place  one  of  your  Aldine  Fire 
Places  in  my  residence  last  fall,  setting  it  where  we  were 
obliged  to  pipe  same  down  under  the  floor  and  away  seven- 
teen feet  to  the  flue.  Since  its  completion  have  been 
surprised  with  the  operation  of  the  grate  under  such  un- 
favorable circumstances,  and  I have  no  hesitancy  in  saying 
it  is  the  best  open  grate  for  all  purposes  on  the  market. 
Using  No.. 4 hard  coal  with  a slow  combustion,  keeps  a 
continuous  fire  with  little  trouble  and  is  the  best  ventilator 
and  equalizer  of  temperature  I’ve  ever  seen. 

Very  truly  j'ours,  JOHN  PERRY, 

Ex-Supt.  of  Police,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


The  Metropolitan,  B.  F.  Bkazee,  Prop. 

Only  hotel  in  the  City  heated  by  steam 
Manistee,  Mich.,  Nov.  ii,  1888. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids: 

Gentlemen — After  using  the  Aldine  purchased  of  you,  all 
last  winter,  1 have  no  hesitancy  in  saying  you  do  not  claim 
too  much  for  it.  No  room  in  my  house  was  heated  so 
evenly  nor  ventilated  so  perfectly  as  the  room  that  contained 
the  Aldine.  We  had  occasion  to  test  its  value  during  sick- 
ness, also,  and  found  it  afforded  us  sanitary  conditions 
worth  many  times  its  cost. 

Yours  truly,  C.  C.  WARD. 

Rochester,  Minn.,  Nov.  7,  1888. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — In  reply  to  yours  of  the  2d  inst.,  would  say,  we 
find  our  fire  place  all  we  could  ask  of  it  as  a hard  coal  burner 
—have  never  tried  it  with  soft  coal.  It  keeps  fire  as  well  as 
any  coal  stove  we  ever  had,  and  as  to  equalizing  the  tem- 
perature in  all  parts  of  the  room  I consider  it  perfect. 

Truly  yours,  F.  A.  POOLE. 


Rooms  of  The  Ladies’  Litekakv  Club. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  March  5,  1888. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — Last  fall  we  had  your  Company  place  two 
of  the  Aldine  Patent  Iron  Fire  Places  in  the  parlors  of  tl  e 
Ladies’  Literary  Club  ; and  we  take  pleasure  in  saying  that 
they  have  proved  very  satisfactory.  When  they  are  run  in 
connection  with  our  steam  heating,  in  the  audience  room, 
find  we  have  only  to  carry  a small  amount  of  steam  0:1 
account  of  the  circulation  produced  by  these  Grates  in  the 
removal  of  the  cold  air  from  the  floors,  bringing  down  the 
warm  air  from  the  ceiling  above,  and  thus  equalizing  the 
temperature.  Yours  respectfully, 

MRS.  HELEN  G.  SMITH,  Prest. 
MRS.  J.  G.  CAMPBELL,  Sec’y. 
MRS.  H.  J.  HOLLISTER, 

Chairman  Building  Com. 


W.  H.  Prittie  & Co.,  Druggists, 

1 31  and  133  Woodward  Av. 

Detroit,  April  2,  1888. 
Mr.  D.  Morris,  Agt.,  No.  450  Cass  Av.,  City: 

Dear  Sir — In  reply  to  your  inquiry  as  to  how  the  Aldine 
Patent  Iron  Fire  Place  was  working,  would  say  “just  like  a 
Base  Burning  Stove,"  perfectly  satisfactory.  Has  been  in 
constant  and  steady  use  all  winter — worked  like  a charm, 
seldom  out  (unless  through  neglect),  and  I believe  it  to  be 
the  best  grate  in  the  market. 

Respectfully,  W.  H.  PRITTIE. 


Peri:  Marquette  Lumber  Co.,  Salt  Mfrs. 

Ludington,  Mich.,  Nov.  3,  1888. 

Mr.  J.  T.  Phillips,  Sec.  and  Treas.  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand 
Rapids,  Mich.: 

Dear  Sir — During  a few  weeks  sojourn  at  the  Morton 
House  in  your  city  during  the  spring  of  1887.  I became 
infatuated  with  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  situated  in  the  read- 
ing parlor  of  said  house.  The  solid  comfort  that  all  seemed 
to  extract  from  it,  especially  so  with  the  writer,  that  I 
resolved  to  test  its  quality  in  my  home.  I am  therefore,  at 
this  writing,  together  with  my  family,  enjoying  the  comforts 
to  be  derived  from  the  use  of  one  of  them.  I am  burning 
hard  coal  (coarse  stove  size)  which  burr.c  beautifully  and 
economically  night  and  day.  It  equalizes  the  temperature 
so  gradually  and  thoroughly,  producing  perfect  ventilation 


by  drawing  into  its  chambers  the  cold  air  from  the  floor  and 
throwing  it  out  from  above  heated  and  renovated.  1 woulc. 
not  part  with  it  for  five  times  its  cost  if  1 could  not 
secure  another  one  in  its  place. 

Yours  respectfully, 

F,  J.  DOW  LAND, 

Sec’y  and  Treas.  of  the  Pere  Marq.  Lumber  Co. 

C.  E.  La  a rena  1 & Co., 

Dealers  in  Hardware,  Steam  and  Water  Fittings. 

Hillsdale,  Mich.,  Nov.  2,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids: 

Gents — This  fall  I put  one  of  your  Patent  Aldine  Fire 
Places  in  place  of  what  1 supposed  was  an  ordinary  good 
grate,  and  am  surprised  at  the  very  great  difference  in  heat 
from  amount  ol  fuel.  I am  satisfied  that  it  is  all  or  more 
than  you  claim  for  it.  A very  powerful  and  economical 
heater  and  ventilator,  and  needs  only  to  be  tried  to  be 
appreciated.  Very  respectfully  yours. 

C.  E.  LAWRENCE. 


O.  C.  Davis,  Plumbing,  Gas  and  Steam  Fitting, 
203  Sixth  Street. 

Racine,  Wis.,  Nov.  3,  i8§8. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — Having  put  up  some  of  your  patent  grates,  I 
find  they  are  grand  floor  warmers,  clear  into  the  bay  win- 
dows ; are  cleanly ; require  only  a small  amount  of  attention, 
and  the  air  in  the  rooms  is  good  and  wholesome. 

Yours  respectfully  submitted, 

O.  C.  DAVIS. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  March  17,  1887. 
Messrs.  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Iron  Fire  Place  you  put  in  our 
office  last  fall  has  given  11s  entire  satisfaction  in  its  heating, 
air  circulating  and  ventilating  qualities.  It  keeps  the  air 
fresh,  and  entirely  prevents  the  close  atmosphere  produced 
from  a furnace  or  stove.  It  keeps  fire  through  the  night 
fully  as  well  as  any  base-burning  coal  stove,  and  requires 
but  about  one-half  the  fuel. 

Yours  ver}r  truly, 

A NT  I-KALSOMINE  CO., 

M.  B.  Church,  Vice- Prest. 

J.  W.  D.  Schulte, 
Crockery,  Glassware  and  Groceries. 

Pella,  Iowa,  Dec.  5,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Dear  Sirs — I have  just  come  home  from  a three  months 
visit  in  Ne%v  York,  and  find  your  letter  which  w>as  not  for- 
warded to  me.  I can  say  that  your  Fire  Place  does  all  j’ou 
claim  for  it,  and  I am  very  well  satisfied  with  the  resuits. 

Yours  respectfully, 

J.  W.  D.  SCHOLTE. 


Office  of  S.  J.  SWett, 

Architect  of  Central  Vermont  Railroad. 

St.  Albans,  Nov.  19,  1888. 
Messrs.  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — Yonrs  of  the  15th  inst.  came  duly  to  hand. 
Please  accept  my  thanks.  Enclosed  find  check'  for  amount 
of  bill.  As  I am  in  a great  hurry  to  day  getting  ready  to  go 
away  to-night  for  a day  or  two.  may  1 ask  you  to  write  such 
a testimonial  as  you  would  like  from  me.  and  send  it  to  me 
to  sign.  I think  I can  endorse  anything  you  can  say  in 
regard  to  it.  Yours  very  respectfully, 

S.  J.  SWETT,  Architect. 


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10  The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids  Mich. 


Mr.  O.  D.  Wheeler,  of  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  writes: 

Aid  ine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Dear  Sirs — Yours  of  the  ioth  inst.  1 have  not  been  able 
to  answer  sooner.  So  far  as  my  experience  has  gone  the 
Aldine  is  a success.  Since  you  were  here  and  the  mistakes 
in  setting  up  remedied  it  has  worked  entirely  satisfactorily. 
One  great  feature  of  mine  is  the  fact  that  it  is  almost 
impossible  for  the  fire  to  go  out.  No  matter  how  low,  you 
can  always  start  it  up.  The  combustion  is  slow  and  saves 
fuel  and  all  the  heat  is  utilized.  I use  a great  deal  of  pea 
coal  with  entire  satisfaction.  My  wife  and  I are  entirely 
pleased  with  it  as  a hard  coal  consumer.  Have  not  tried 
coft  coal.  Very  respectfully, 

O.  D.  WHEELER. 


Lvons,  N.Y.,  Oct.  23,’ Sit. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gentlemen  — The 
grate  is  set  and  in  fine 
working  order,  and  I 
am  enthusiastic  about 
it.  I never  had  a fire 
that  was  so  little 
trouble  and  kept  such 
an  even  temperature 
as  this.  It  only  needs 
attention  twice  a day, 
and  the  thermometer 
don’t  vary  io  degrees 
in  24  hours.  The  Hoor 
is  so  warm  all  the 
time,  and  we  have  but 
little  dust,  not  near 
as  much  as  a stove. 
We  are  perfectly 
charmed  with  it. 

Yours  truly, 

Mrs  E F GILBERT 


SCtU&O'.’O'S  VX’/XW/V  w/xyy  W 


from  the  beginning  of  last  December  to  the  present  time,  I 
do  not  hesitate  to  say  that  it  is,  so  far  as  my  knowledge 
extends,  superior  to  any  other  grate  in  the  market.  Too 
much  cannot  be  said  in  praise  of  its  artistic  beaut)  or  its 
heat  distributing  and  ventilating  properties,  and  in  other 
regards  I believe  it  to  be  all  that  could  be  reasonably 
expected.  Y’ours  respectfully. 

CHARLES  L.  FITCH. 

Mattoon,  III,  Nov.  ii,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — Your  letter  of  the  8th  is  received.  In  reply 
I would  say  that  I have  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  in  position 
and  have  used  it  for  the  past  month.  So  far  it  has  given 

entire  satisfaction. 
Its  heating  qualities 
are  excellent  and  it 
seems  to  me  cannot 
be  surpassed  by  any 
base- burning  stove. 
1 have  used  wood, 
soft  coal  and  anthra- 
cite, and  find  satisfac- 
tory results  with  all. 
It  is  very  ornamental, 
especially  when  com- 
pared with  most  of 
the  unsightly  stoves 
now  in  use.  I shall 
take  great  pleasure  in 
recommending  it  to 
any  one  who  desires  a 
first-class  heater,  and 
at  the  same  time  en- 
joy the  luxury  of  an 
open  fire. 

Respectfully  yours, 
C.  G.  WEYMOUTH. 


This  shows  the  Aldine  Fire-Place  set  in  a partition  wall,  same  as  illustrated  by  Plate  & 
?!  No.  3.  Instead  of  bringing  the  heat  from  the  back  of  the  grate  and  smoke  pipe  back  into  | 
I the  same  room,  as  in  Plate  No.  3,  "it  is  conducted  by  a heater  pipe  between  the  joist  of  the  | 
second  floor  to  a chamber  several  feet  away.  g 

.vy.sv.. S'-. 


Clinton,  Ia.,  Jan.  1,  ’90. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Gents — The  satis- 
faction afforded  from 
the  use  of  the  Fire 
Place  has  exceeded 
my  expectations.  My 
hopes  respecting  its 
capabilities  to  take 
the  place  of  a hard 
coal  burner,  have  been 
more  fully  realized 
than  I had  reason  to 
expect,  both  as  to 
heating  power  and  economy  of  fuel.  I have  obtained  more 
heat  with  less  fuel  from  the  Aldine  Fire-Place  than  from 
my  base  burner  stove,  and  it  is  a good  stove  too.  There  is 
one  especially  noticeable  feature  in  the  use  of  the  Aldine, 
and  that  is  the  entire  absence  of  gas  escaping  from  it  into 
the  room.  There  is  never  the  faintest  odor  of  gas  notice- 
able in  the  house  even  in  the  muggiest  weather.  I have 
used  wood,  soft  coal  and  hard  coal  in  it  satisfactorily. 

Respectfully  yours,  J.  HODGE. 

682  9th  Ave.* 

Office  of  Chas.  L.  Fitch, 
Clerk  U.  S.  Circuit  Court. 

The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen-  Having  used  an  Aldine  Grate  in  my  house 


PLATE  NO.  6. 


Diamondale,  Mich., 
Nov.  -I.  1889. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sirs — In  re- 
ply to  your  inquiry, 
will  say  that  I am  still 
using  the  grate  I 
bought  of  you,  and 
that  it  is  all  right. 

Yours  truly, 

TYLER  HULL, 

M.  D. 


First  National  Bank  or  New  Castle. 

New  Castle,  Ind.,  Nov.  6,  1888. 
Messrs.  Aldine  Mfg.  Co..  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — Plaving  now  in  use  one  of  your  ‘ ‘Aldine 
Patent  Fire  Places”  in  which  I have  been  using  natural  gas 
for  fuel,  I can  say  that  for  a perfect  heater — giving  warm 
rooms  throughout  from  floor  to  ceiling — and  the  ease  with 
which  the  temperature  of  rooms  can  be  regulated,  so  as  to 
have  more  or  less  heat  as  desired,  your  Fire  Place  is  a 
grand  success.  In  fact  it  seems  to  he  all  that  could  be 
desired  by  the  most  fastidious.  I would  say  to  any  one 
desiring  a magnificent  heater,  buy  one  and  be  assured  it 
will  speak  for  itself  in  a way  that  will  surpass  you  expec- 
tations. Very  truly,  etc. , 

E.  B.  PHILLIPS,  Cashier. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.  ii 


Manchester,  N.  H.,  June  i,  1888. 

L.  H.  Withey,  Vicc-Prest.  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sir — In  these  modern  days  of  sensational  adver- 
tising it  becomes  almost  useless  for  a person  to  write 
testimonials  in  favor  of  any  article,  no  matter  how  good  its 
virtues  may  be,  when  he  considers  the  fact  that  the  public, 
having  -been  deceived  so  much  thereby,  are  very  little 
influenced  by  such  testimonials,  But  being  so  much  pleased 
with  the  “Aldine  Grate”  which  your  agents,  Messrs.  Thorp 
and  Bartlett,  placed  in  my  house  early  this  spring,  I cannot 
refrain  as  a matter  of  justice  to  acknowledge  to  you  privately 
my  perfect  satisfaction  with  the  grate,  it  really  accomplish- 
ing more  than  is  claimed  for  it  by  its  manufacturers.  If  it 
will  be  of  any  value  to  you  at  any  time,  I hereby  give  you 
liberty  to  refer  parties  desiring  information  in  regard  to  the 
article  to  me,  or  you  may  personally  bring  them  to  see  it  at 
my  residence.  Truly  yours, 

GEO.  F.  ELLIOT. 


Chicago,  III.,  Nov.  14,  1888. 

J.  T.  Phillips,  Sec’y  The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand 
Rapids,  Mich. : 

Dear  Sir — Yours  of  the  2d  inst.  received.  Will  say  the 
Grate  has  come  fully  up  to  my  expectations  and  your  rep- 
resentations. My  expectations  were,  warm  floors,  and 
consequent  equal  temperature,  ability  to  keep  fire  during 
day  and  night  without  constant  attention,  economical  con- 
sumption of  fuel  ; and  cleanliness  in  shaking  down.  These 
have  all  been  realized.  The  ventilation  is  all  that  could  be 
desired,  under  the  existing  circumstances  of  equal  tempera- 
ture. You  are  aware  we  sacrificed  a grate  for  yours,  and 
have  not  regretted  it.  Have  not  found  it  necessary  to  start 
our  furnace  yet,  which  of  course  adds  to  the  fuel  saving 
quality  of  the  Grate.  Very  truly  yours, 

A.  S.  LAKEY, 

487  E.  42d  St. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.,  1888. 
Mr.  J.  T.  Phillips,  Sec’y  of  The  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sir — It  is  a year  ago  last  December  since  I had 
placed  in  the  reading  room  of  the  Morton  House  one  of  your 
Patent  Fire  Places;  and  it  has  fully  demonstrated  all  the 
merits  claimed  for  it  in  the  long  and  steady  test  it  has  been 
put  to.  It  equalizes  the  temperature,  keeping  the  air  fresh 
by  its  perfect  ventilation,  preventing  the  accumulation  of 
hot  air  in  the  halls  above,  and  in  fact  bringing  about  a 
happy  state  of  things  that  is  fully  appreciated  by  the  guests 
of  this  house.  Piped  as  this  open  grate  is,  down  under  the 
floor  and  away  some  twenty-seven  feet  to  reach  the  flue,  it 
is  a wonder  tc  ever}’  one  that  it  works  so  nicely  and  econom- 
ically. Finally,  we  would  not  be  without  the  Aldine.  It  is 
a sanitary  safeguard. 

A.  V.  PANTLIND,  of  Morton  House. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.  22,  1888. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — The  Aldine  Grate  which  you  placed  in  my 
house  early  last  fall,  gives  good  satisfaction,  for  it  heats  the 
same  amount  of  room  that  a direct  draft  grate  will,  with  less 
than  one-third  the  amount  of  coal,  keeping  the  floor  warm 
and  the  temperature  equalized  from  floor  to  ceiling. 

Yours  respectfully, 

F.  R.  CARGILL. 

Manager  Grand  Rapids  Engraving  Co. 

Lincoln,  Neb.,  Nov.  16,  1888. 
The  Aldine  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gents — In  reply  to  yours  in  regard  to  your  Aldine  Fire 


Place,  of  which  I have  set  up  three,  would  say  that  they 
give  perfect  satisfaction  and  are  all  that  is  claimed  for  them. 
I think  they  are  the  most  complete  fire  place  in  use. 

Yours  respectfully, 

_ J.  F.  BETZ. 

Ai.ex.  D.  Fowler,  Lawyer, 

Nos.  10  and  11  Moffat  Block. 

Detroit,  Mich.,  March  20th,  1888. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  which  you  placed  in 
my  library  last  fall  has  fully  performed  all  that  we  expected 
from  it.  For  ventilating  and  air-circulating  power — and 
thus  keeping  the  floor  warm — and  for  retaining  fire  through 
the  night,  I ask  nothing  better  and  do  not  hesitate  in  highly 
recommending  it.  Double  the  money  paid  for  it  would  not 
buy  it  from  us  if  we  could  not  replace  it. 

Very  truly,  ALEX.  D.  FOWLER. 

Office  <?f  Dr.  W.  C.  Howe. 

Menlo,  Iowa,  Nov.  16,  1888. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — The  “Aldine  Fire  Place”  put  in  my  residence 
some  time  ago  has  proved  to  be  an  entire  success.  It 
produces  more  heat  with  less  fuel  than  any  hard  coal  heater 
I ever  used,  and,  most  important  of  all,  equalizes  the  temper- 
ature  so  that  the  floor  is  always  comfortable.  It  is  also  a 
perfect  ventilator,  a point  of  great  value.  From  a sanitary 
stand-point  alone  I could  heartily  recommend  its  use. 

Yours  very  truly, 

DR.  W.  C.  HOWE. 

The  Hudson  Gazette. 

Hudson,  Mich.,  Nov.  10,  1888. 
The  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — The  Gazette  household  unite  in  very  hearty 
approval  of  the  Aldine  grate.  It  appears  to  be  all  that 
could  .be  desired  in  the  way  of  comfort,  cheerfulness  and 
cleanliness,  keeping  a good  sized  dining  room  comfortably 
warm,  and  giving  an  even  temperature  to  the  room.  It  is  a 
luxury  but  not  a'a  extravagant  one,  as  none  of  the  heat  is 
lost,  and  it  does  not  consume  coal  very  fast.  It  increases 
the  delights  of  the  family  circle,  and 
In  the  months  of  winter 
When  the  cold  north  winds  blow, 

It  robs  King  Winter  of  his  terrors. 

Very  respectfully, 

JAMES  SCHERMERHORN,  Editor. 

Michigan  Central  R.  R.  Co., 

F.  C.  Nichols,  Freight  Agent. 

Chicago,  III.,  Oct.  24,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids: 

Gentlemen — Herewith  I hand  you  check  in  payment  of 
your  invoice,  also  enclosed.  I am  very  much  pleased  with 
the  graie,  and  only  regret  that  I cannot  afford  to  put  in  more 
of  them  at  once,  but  am  in  hopes  that  I shall  be  able  to  next 
year.  Please  acknowledge  receipt  of  check  and  oblige, 

Yours  respectfully, 

E.  T.  NICHOLS,  Agent. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  March  7,  1887. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — We  are  very  much  pleased  with  the  Aldine 
Fire  Place  purchased  of  you  last  fall.  It  has  done  what 
was  claimed  for  it  both  in  heating  and  ventilating.  Through 
its  air  circulating  power  we  have  been  enabled  to  warm  one 
room  12x14  feet,  and  another  16x16  feet  to  our  satisfaction, 
and  with  much  less  fuel  than  any  ordinary  grate  or  stove. 

Verv  respectfully, 

T.  P.  S.  HAMPSON. 


12  The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


Office  of  G.  R.  & I.  R-  R.  Co., 

W.  R.  Shki.by,  Vice-  Rrest.  and  Treas. 

Mr.  J.  T.  Phillips,  Sec’y  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  City: 

Dear  Sir — I want  to  add  my  testimonial  to  the  many 
which  you  will  no  doubt  receive,  when  the  “Aldine  Grate” 
becomes  more  generally  known. 

After  a thorough  trial  of  one  you  put  in  for  me,  I can 
cheerfully  say  that  the  “Iron  Fire  Place”  has  great  merit, 
and  with  limited  and  proper  attention,  it  can  be  relied  on 
for  an  equal  and  perfect  circulation  and  distribution  of  the 
heat  in  all  parts  of  the  room,  and  it  is  economical  of  fuel; 
and  as  they  can  be  used  in  a room  without  a chimney,  and 
connected  by  pipe  with  a chimney  in  an  adjoining  room, 
thereby  giving  perfect  ventilation,  which  cannot  be  had  by 
use  of  a stove.  They  ought  largely  to  supersede  the  use  of 
stoves  so  common  in  houses  in  this  climate. 

Yours  truly,  W.  R.  SHELBY. 


Office  of  Clark  S.  Rowe, 
Chamberlain,  Dak.,  Nov.  5,  1888. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — I first  saw  the  notice  of  the  “Aldine  Patent 
Iron  Fire  Places”  in  the  Century  Magazine,  and  after 
securing  a circular,  I concluded  to  send  for  one,  which  I 
received  about  a month  ago.  I have  set  it  in  place  (and  in 
accordance  with  directions  as  near  as  possible);  we  have 
tried  it  with  wood  and  coal,  and  it  gives  entire  satisfaction, 
and  is  the  best  heater  I have  ever  seen  in  any  house.  My 
family  are  much  pleased  with  it,  being  clean,  a good  ventil- 
ator, and  warms  the  floors.  It  seems  to  work  nicely,  and 
better  than  expected.  Out  base  “Burner  Stove”  is  for  sale 
for  half  the  cost  of  it,  believing  we  will  have  no  further  use 
for  it  in  our  house.  Very  respectfully', 

CLARK  S.  ROWE. 


Eugene,  Or., 
Nov.  1(5,  1889. 

Aldine  Mfg  Co.: 

Gents  — I have 
been  using  one  of 
your  Aldine  Grates 
for  several  months 
and  find  it  very  styl- 
ish and  ornamental, 
and  remarkable  for 
the  followfng  qual- 
ities: for  equal  dis- 
tribution of  heat  in 
all  parts  of  the  room 
with  a constant 
change  of  air  with 
very  warm  floors, 
for  cleanliness  and 
good  ventilation,  and 
for  economy  of  fuel. 
I never  saw  any'  kind 
of  a heating  appar- 
atus that  would  give 
a much  heat  for  the 
same  amount  of  fuel 
used.  My'  family 
are  much  pleased 
with  it.  I have  it 
arranged  so  I can 
heat  three  rooms. 

Yours  with  much 


PLATE  NO.  3. 


In  this  illustration  the  Aldine  is  set  in  a partition,  the  smoke  pipe  being  run  to  the  chimney 
at  the  side.  The  back  part  of  the  grate  and  the  pipe  is  covered,  as  shown;  and  with  a register 
p at  C,  into  which  the  cold  air  from  the  floor  is  drawn,  to  be  emitted  at  register  D. 


respect, 


PERRY  FRANK. 


'flic  Aldine  grate  is  unquestionably  the  handsomest  and 
most  artistic  article  of  its  kind  manufactured.  In  addition, 
it  is  acknowledged  by  all  who  have  tested  its  capabilities  to 
be  the  most  economical  grate  on  the  market,  as  regards  the 
amount  of  fuel  consumed  in  proportion  to  the  heat  given  out. 
It  is  built  upon  scientific  principles,  which  insure  perfect 
combustion,  admirable  ventilation  and  absolute  immunity 
from  the  escape  of  gas  or  smoke.  Mr.  Theo.  M.  Carpenter, 
of  the  Eagle’s  editorial  staff,  recently  had  one  of  the  Aldine 
Grates  placed  in  his  residence,  on  East  Fulton  street,  and 
is  therefore  qualified  to  testify  personally'  to  the  correctness 
of  the  above  statements,  which  he  does  with  pleasure. 

J lie  Aldine  is  indisputably  the  cleanest,  handsomest  and 
most  < ilirient  fire  place  yet  devised,  and  its  popularity'  is 
sure  t<>  increase  as  its  merits  become  more  generally' known. 

Gram/  Rapids  Daily  Eagle. 


Hamilton,  O., 
]an.  fi,  1890. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gents  — I have 
been  using  my  Al- 
dine Fire-Place  since 
November,  and  I am 
bound  to  admit  that 
I am  delighted  with 
it.  I am  heating 
two  rooms  16x15, 
the  other  15x13  with 
10  ft.  ceilings.  It 
keeps  them  perfectly' 
comfortable  with  one 
to  three  buckets  of 
anthracite  coal  in  24 
hours.  It  is  a per- 
fect hard  coal  burn- 
er. I have  no  trouble 
in  keeping  fire  all 
night.  It  will  give 
twice  as  much  heat 
as  the  best  ordinary 
grate  with  the  same 
amount  of  coal.  Be- 
fore using  y'our  grate 
I was  using  an  an- 
thracite stove  which 
often  gave  me  the 
headache  from  the 


dry'  heat  and  bad  temperature.  I have  no  such  trouble  with 
your  fire-place,  as  it  gives  perfect  ventilation,  thereby  puri- 
fying the  air  in  the  room.  Very'  respectfully, 

THOS.  B.  TALBOTT 


Surgeon. 


Henry  Kritzer,  Newaygo  Roller  Mills, 
Chas.  C.  Kritzer,  Manager. 
Newaygo,  Mich.,  Nov.  20,  1888. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Dear  Sirs — My  experience  with  the  “Aldine  Grate”  fully 
justifies  me  in  unhesitatingly  saying  that  it  is  all  that  is 
claimed  for  it. 

Don’t  give  it  any  more  attention  than  an  ordinary  coal 
stove  and  keep  fire  with  less  coal.  If  y'ou  remember,  it  had 
to  be  piped  to  chimney  twenty  feet  away,  making  three 
angles  in  pipe.  Yours  truly, 

CHAS.  C.  KRITZER. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


13 


Alex.  D.  Fowler,  Lawyer, 

Nos.  io  and  n Moffat  Block. 

Detroit,  Mich.,  Sept,  i,  1888. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Dear  Sirs — Yours  of  the  31st  of  August  received.  En- 
closed please  find  check  in  payment  of  Aldine  grate  in  bed- 
room of  my  house,  57  Madison  avenue.  If  this  one  gives 
half  the  pleasure  and  comfort  obtained  from  the  Aldine  put 
in  my  library  last  fall  by  you,  I will*be  well  satisfied. 

Respectfully, 

ALEX.  D.  FOWLER. 

Headquarters  Custer  Guard, 

m 2d  Regiment  M.  S.  T. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.  26,  1888. 

To  j.  T.  Phillips,  Sec’y  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sir — The  past  winter  our  Company  had  you  place 
one  of  your  Patent  Iron  Fire  Places  in  the  parlor  of  our  new 
armory,  and  we  are  very  agreeably  surprised  at  the  results 
obtained — not  only  equalizing  the  temperature  in  the  armory, 
but  as  a ventilator.  Its  merits  were  well  tested  on  our 
opening  night;  with  our  large  room  crowded,  the  atmos- 
phere was  kept  in  excellent  condition,  and  we  could  not  well 
dispense  with  it — doing  all  you  recommend.  It  is  cleanly 
and  economical  to  run,  and  an  attractive  ornament  to 
our  parlor.  Very  truly  yours, 

C.  H.  ROSE, 

Major  Custer  Guard. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  March  1,  1888. 

The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — Last  fall  I had  you  put  into  my  offices  two 
of  your  Patent  Aldine  Fire  Places,  and  they  have  fully 
demonstrated  all  you  claim  for  them — economy  in  the  slow 
combustion  of  fuel,  equal  temperature,  warm  floors  and 
perfect  ventilation — the  essential  things  to  be  secured  in 
warming  rooms.  We  consider  it  the  best  open  grate  for  all 
purposes  we  have  ever  seen. 

Very  truly  yours, 

D.  A.  BLODGETT. 


Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.,  1888. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — I had  my  attention  caked  to  your  “Patent 
Iron  Fire  Place’’  last  fall,  and  had  you  place  one  in  my 
residence,  which  has  been  run  in  connection  with  my  base- 
burning stove,  and  wish  to  say:  We  are  very  much  pleased 
with  the  results;  no  more  vitiated  air  to  breathe  over  night 
and  da}';  floor  comfortable,  by  removing  the  cold  air  there- 
from, and  equalizing  the  temperature  through  all  the  rooms. 
We  consider  it  the  best  open  grate  for  all  purposes  on  the 
market;  no  trouble  keeping  fire  day  and  night:  economical 
to  run.  We  prize  its  perfect  ventilation. 

O.  F.  RUMSEY. 

Michigan  Soldiers’  Home. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  March  1,  1888. 

Mr.  L.  H.  Withey,  Vice-Prest.  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sir — In  response  to  your  inquiry  as  to  how  the 
three  Aldine  Fire  Places  your  company  placed  in  the  Mich- 
igan Soldiers’  Home  have  operated,  I desire  to  say,  that  we 
are  agreeably  surprised  in  the  splendid  working  of  the 
grates.  The  even  temperature  of  our  rooms,  in  connection 
with  the  perfect  ventilation  and  warm  floors  (the  result  of 
its  air  circulating  principle)  are  merits  that  even  an  old 
soldier  does  not  fail  to  appreciate.  In  fact,  we  consider 
them  a sanitary  necessity,  cleanly  and  economical  in  running. 

B.  R.  PIERCE.  Commandant. 


Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.,  1888. 
Mr.  L.  H.  Withey,  Vice-Prest.  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.. 

Dear  Sir — Last  fall  I had  your  Company  put  an  Aldine 
Grate  in  my  residence,  which  we  have  kept  running  night 
and  day  with  as  little  trouble  as  a base  burning  coal  stove, 
equalizing  the  temperature.  We  secure  warm  floors  where 
the  heat  is  most  needed;  and  as  a ventilator,  consider  it  the 
best  thing  on  the  market;  keeping  continuous  fire  with  slow 
combustion  of  fuel;  has  proved  very  economical  and  are 
pleased  with  it.  Respectfully  yours, 

JAMES  L.  PITTS. 

Office  of  Chas.  E.  Barlow,  General  Hardware. 

Coldwater,  Mich.,  Nov.  30,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gents— Your  letter  received  this  morning.  The  grate 
has  been  set  and  is  simply  perfect. 

Yours,  C.  E.  BARLOW. 

Office  of  Schilling  & Aten,  Bankers. 

Hiawatha,  Kan.,  Nov.  8,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Places  bought  of  you  last 
summer  give  entire  satisfaction.  The  weather  has  not'  been 
extremely  cold  as  yet,  but  they  prove  to  give  perfect  ventil- 
ation, are  very  cleanly,  economical  in  the  use  of  fuel,  keep 
the  floors  warm  and  keep  fire  through  the  night  with  cer- 
tainty and  ease.  In  short,  so  far  I am  unable  to  find  a 
single  objection  to  them.  Wishing  you  abundant  success, 
I remain,  Yours  respectfully, 

HENRY  J.  ATEN. 


1130  S.  iotli  St.;  Office,  314  S.  Delaware  Av. 

Philadelphia,  Nov.  8,  1888. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Dear  Sirs— The  Aldine  Open  Fire  Place,  grate,  heater 
and  ventilator  which  you  placed  in  my  sitting  room  has 
given  entire  satisfaction.  It  does  the  work  which  you 
claimed  for  it,  heating  both  the  room  in  which  it  is  placed 
and  the  one  over  the  same. 

Ydurs  respectfully, 

JOHN  A.  ENGLISH. 

Grand  Rapids  Furniture  Co.,  Bedstead  Mfrs.  | 
Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  March  1,  1888. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  City: 

Gentlemen — Replying  to  late  favor,  have  to  say  the 
Aldine  Grate  has  been  in  constant  use  all  winter,  and  I have 
come  to  believe  that  with  proper  care  we  can  get  as  much 
heat  from  the  same  amount  of  coal  as  from  any  stove, 
besides  having  the  benefit  of  a pleasant,  cheerful  fire  with 
splendid  ventilation.  We  like  it  and  will  want  another 
in  the  fall.  Respectfully, 

L.  C.  STOW,  Treas. 

Office  of  A.W.  Achard  & Son,  dealers  in  Hardware.  Stoves, 
Mill  Supplies,  Iron,  Tinware  and  Agricultural  Imple- 
ments, Plumbing,  Gas  Fitting,  etc. 

Saginaw,  Mich..  Nov.  3,  1888. 

The  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — We  have  sold  several  of  your  Aldine  Grates 
in  this  city,  and  they  are  giving  the  best  of  satisfaction, 
being  very  powerful  heaters.  It  keeps  the  air  in  the  rooms 
in  constant  circulation,  at  the  same  time  being  a perfect 
ventilator.  We  lfke  them  very  much,  and  hope  to  have 
quite  a sale  for  them.  Yours  truly, 

A.  W.  ACHARD  & SON. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


James  Blair,  the  chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Ways  and 
Means  of  the  Board  of  Education  of  the  City  of  Grand 
Rapids,  Mich.,  writes: 

The  Aldine  Iron  Fire  Place  put  into  the  North  Division 
Street  School  House  has  met  our  highest  expectation,  and 
your  statements  thereto  as  to  efficiency,  durability  and 
economy  have  been  verified.  I recommehd  their  use  in  all 
school  rooms  whese  the  best  bodily  and  mental  condition  of 
the  pupils  and  teachers  is  desired. 


Lapeer,  Nov.  5,  1888. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — Your  letter  inquiring  my  opinion  of  the 
Aldine  Grate  received.  In  answer  would  say  that  it  is  the 
best  grate  that  I ever  saw,  when  you  take  into  consideration 
the  large  amount  of  heat  you  receive  from  a small  amount 
of  fuel,  and  I know  of  no  other  way  of  heating  that  you  can 
keep  the  temperature  of  a room  so  even  as  by  ycur  circula- 
ting method.  Yours  truly, 

CHAS.  SAUNDERS. 


This  is  what  Mr.  Charles  C.  Kritzer,  of  the  Newaygo  Roller 
Mills,  says: 

Newaygo,  Mich.,  Dec.  15,  1887. 
Aldine  Mlg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids: 

Dear  Sirs— Enclosed  find  check  for  one  hundred  and  six 
dollars  in  full  for  invoice  15th  ult.  Please  acknowledge 
receipt  of  same,  and  oblige, 

Yours  truly, 

CHARLES  C.  KRITZER. 

P S. — To  say  the  least,  the  grate  works  immense. 

C.  C.  K. 

Note.— This  grate  is  piped  down  into  the  cellar,  and  then  away 
seventeen  feet  to  reach  the  flue,  with  above  results. 

J.  Edward  Earl,  the  Secretary  of  the  Board  of  Education 
of  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  vft-ites: 

The  Aldine  Iron  Fire  Place  you  placed  in  the  North 
Division  Street  School  House  has  met  our  demands,  giving 
ample  circulating  power  for  the  comfort  and  health  of  the 
occupants  of  the  several  rooms. 


Ex- Mayor  of  Flint  writes: 

Flint,  Mich.,  Oct.  7,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — After  using  four  (4)  of  your  “Aldine  Fire 
Places”  for  nearly  a year — three  in  my  house  and  one  in  my 
office — I can  truly  say  that  I think  them  one  of  the  “greatest 
inventions  of  the  age.”  They  not  only  do  all  you  guarantee 
them  to  do  but  they  do  more.  I shall  put  more  of  them  in 
my  house  in  the  near  future.  I am, 

Very  respectfully  yours, 

GEO'.  T.  WARREN. 

Office  of  Wellington  W.  Cummer. 
Cadillac,  Mich.,  Nov.  2,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — Your  “Aldine”  Fire  Place  produces  warm 
floors,  equalizes  the  temperature,  and  keeps  fire  all  night. 
It  is  economical  and  clean.  Yours  very  truly, 

W.  W.  CUMMER. 


York,  Pa.,  Feb.  25,  ’89. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Gentlemen  — In  an- 
swering your  inquiry  as  to 
whether  the  Aldines  were 
placed  in  good  position 
and  are  operating  satis- 
factorily. They  were 
placed  in  good  position  in 
| the  residence  of  Mr. 

Kurtz  and  are  giving  the 
best  of  satisfaction.  We 
should  have  placed  three 
instead  of  two  had  it  not 
been  for  the  architect 
persuading  them  to  place 
one  Jackson  heating  and 
ventilating  grate  which 
was  done  for  the  third. 

After  operating  them  until 
now,  Mrs.  Kurtz  desires 
me  to  take  out  the  Jack- 
son  grate  and  dispose  of 
same  for  what  I can  get 
and  to  order  another  Al- 
dine. She  says  they  do 
not  get  the  nice  state  of 
affairs  that  are  to  be  had 
through  the  Aldine.  The 
fire  goes  out  very  easily, 
they  are  subject  to  hot 
faces,  cold  backs  and  cold 
feet,  and  do  not  have  that  agreeableness  of  heat  and  the 
nice  sanitary  conditions  given  without  drafts  that  are  to  be 
had  through  the  use  of  the  Aldine.  Please  ship  soon  as 
possible  and  oblige.  Yours  truly, 

H.  E.  SMITH. 


CtUlf  Summit,  N.  Y., 

Jan.  6,  1890. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gents — I have  set  the 
Fire-Place  up  on  the  floor 
like  a common  stove,  tap- 
ering the  pipe  to  a six 
inch  pipe  hole  in  the 
chimney  (entirely  contrary 
to  the  directions)  not  ex- 
pecting any  good  results 
as  a matter  of  course. 
But  I am  pleased  to  state 
that  in  this  position  it  is 
giving  good  satisfaction. 
Does  not  throw  off  any 
gas  or  smoke.  Warm  the 
room  18x20  feet  with  a 
sof  healthy  atmosphere 
that  all  speak  of  highl}\ 
When  I was  negotiat- 
ing for  the  Aldine  my 
wife  tried  her  best  to  in- 
duce me  not  to  get  it  but 
buy  a stove.  That  grates 
would  burn  my  face  and 
freeze  my  back,  and  spoil 
all  her  house  plants,  etc., 
but  I notice  that  the  room 
in  which  a coal  stove  is 
kept  burning  constantly  is 
almost  entirely  deserted, 
and  the  glowing  fire  in  the  Aldine  is  well  patronized.  Every 
one  who  sees  it  admires  its  bright  fire  and  congenial  atmos- 
phere. Most  respectfully, 

GEO.  S.  WILLIAMS. 


PLATE  NO.  9. 


| This  cut  shows  the  Aldine  set  into  a partition,  the  back  of  it  being  covered 
| by  a cabinet  with  registers  at  C and  D,  the  cold  air  from  the  floor  being  drawn  in  I 
| at  C,  heated  and  ...rown  out  at  D,  and  the  smoke  pipe  passing  downward  enters 
S')  the  chimney  beneath  floor. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


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J.  Vanderwekp,  Jr.,  Hardware  Merchant. 

Muskegon,  Mich.,  Nov.  2,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — In  answer  to  yours  of  the  1st,  would  say,  I 
take  great  pleasure  in  not  only  thinking  about  but  in  using 
your  grate.  I have  recommended  them  to  hundreds,  and 
take  delight  in  showing  it  to  my  friends  when  they  come  to 
my  home.  I located  it  in  my  dining  room,  in  the  wall 
between  said  room  and  the  kitchen.  The  pipe  runs  up  in 
the  kitchen,  thence  up  stairs  in  the  chJfnney.  Part  of  the 
pipe  and  back  of  hire  place  I have  encased  and  it  heats  a 
chamber  over  the  kitchen.  It  all  works  very  satisfactory. 
It  takes  the  cold  air  from  the  door  and  sends  it  back  in  the 
room  warm,  -causing  the  air  in  the  lower  part  of  the  room  to 
be  nearly  as  warm  as  in  the  upper  or  nearest  the  ceiling.  I 
have  also  two  more  fire  places  in  my  house,  one  in  the 
parlor  below  and  one  up  stairs,  but  since  I put  in  your  grate 
as  stated,  I take  very  little  satisfaction  in  lighting  them.  I 
will  further  say  that  I do  not  think  your  grate  wastes  any 
more  fuel  than  the  best  base  burning  coal  stove  ever  made. 

Respectfully, 

J.  VANDERWERP,  Jr., 

30  Peck  Street. 

Office  of  Sidney  J.  Osgood,  Architect. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  March  2,  1888. 

J.  T.  Phillips,  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sir — One  of  the  first  requisites  of  a building  in 
which  human  beings  are  to  dwell,  is  that  it  shall  not  only  be 
convenient  but  that  it  shall  be  comfortably  warmed  and 
thoroughly  ventilated,  that  the  thermometer  shall  register  a 
given  amount  of  heat  in  the  coldest  weather,  while  at  the 
same  time  there  shall  be  a stead)'  and  uniform  change  of  air 
without  draughts,  etc.  Atmospheric  air,  as  we  breathe  it 
in  the  open  fields,  is  composed  of  one  volume  of  oxygen  gas 
mixed  with  four  volumes  of  nitrogen,  and  it  is  the  same 
whether  in  the  valley  or  on  the  mountains.  We  may 
expand  it  or  condense  it,  but  it  undergoes  no  change.  We 
cannot  live  without  it,  and  it  must  be  fresh  and  pure.  I 
have  given  considerable  study  to  heating  and  ventilation, 
and  am  thoroughly  convinced  that  the  most  economical 
method  is  through  open  grates  and  fire  places,  and  from 
experience  do  not  hesitate  to  say  that  I have  found  the 
Aldine  Patent  Fire  Place  the  best  ventilator  and  the  cleanest 
and  most  economical  grate  in  the  market. 

Very  truly  yours, 

SIDNEY  J.  OSGOOD,  Archt. 

Office  of  Tvler  Hui.e,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

Diamondai.e,  Mich.,  Nov.  6,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gents — I have  been  using  one  of  your  patent  fire  places 
a sufficiently  long  time  to  test  its  merits,  and  I find  it 
remarkable  for  the  following  qualities:  For  artistic  beauty, 
for  equable  heat  production — all  parts  of  the  room  being 
evenly  heated,  with  delightfully  warm  floors,  for  keeping 
fire  through  the  night,  when  hard  coal  is  used  for  fuel — 
equaling  a stove  with  the  same  fuel,  for  cleanliness  and  good 
ventilation,  and  for  economy  in  fuel.  I think  there  is  no 
heating  apparatus  in  use  that  will  give  as  much  heat  for  the 
same  amount  of  fuel  used,  as  the  Aldine  Fire  Place. 

Yours  truly,  TYLER  HULL,  M.  D. 

A.  H.  Lanphere,  House.  Sign  and  Fresco  Painting  and 
Interior  Decorating,  50  West  Adams  Street. 

Chicago,  Nov.  ir,  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Dear  Sirs — I wish  to  add  my  name  to  the  list  of  those 


using  your  grate.  1 put  one  in  my  house  last  winter  during 
our  coldest  weather,  and  as  I have  a house  that  all  of  the 
front  lower  rooms  are  connected  by  portiers  or  curtains 
instead  of  doors,  and  the  floors  are  hardwood  with  rugs 
instead  of  carpets,  we  found  it  impossible  to  get  the  floors 
warm.  It  mattered  not  how  hot  the  rooms  were,  our  feet 
were  cold,  and  through  the  perfect  ventilation  of  your  grate 
the  cold  air  was  carried  off  the  floors  and  the  warm  took  its 
place,  so  we  have  never  had  any  trouble  since.  We  fill  up 
the  grate  at  night  and  find  a beautiful  warm  fire  just  as  we 
left  in  the  morning.  I have  a furnace,  fire  places  and  base- 
burners,  all  of  modern  patterns,  in  the  house,  and  if  I had 
one  more  of  your  grates  in  the  house  I could  do  away  with 
all  the  balance,  and  have  more  heat  and  purer  heat  than  1 
now  have  with  them  all.  No  money  would  buy  the  grate 
I now  have  if  I could  not  get  another  one. 

Verv  truly  yours, 

A.  H.  LANPHERE, 

La  Grange,  Cook  Co.,  111. 


Opinion  of  one  of  the  best  authorities  on  Heating  and 
Ventilating. 

Isaac  D.  Smead,  of  Toledo,  Ohio,  one  of  the  most  expert 
and  best  known  heating  and  ventilating  engineers,  writes 
under  date  of  Feb.  6,  1888: 

I have  one  of  the  Aldine  Patent  Iron  Fire  Places  in  my 
residence,  and  desire  to  say  that  it  gives  perfect  satisfaction 
in  every  respect.  It  possesses  every  advantage  claimed  for 
it,  and  I have  no  hesitancy  whatever  in  recommending  it  as 
the  best  fire  place  with  which  I am  familiar. 

Yours  respectfully, 

ISAAC  D.  SMEAD. 

Of  Isaac  D.  Smead  & Co.,  Toledo,  Ohio,  Warming  and 
Ventilating  Engineers. 

Waynesboro,  Pa.,  Nov.  6.  1888. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — Replying  to  yours  of  the  3d  inst.  I would 
say,  I have  now  used  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  for  some  time, 
and  find  it  in  every  respect  accomplishes  what  you  claim 
for  it.  It  is  a powerful  and  very  economical  heater,  and 
effectually  equalizes  the  temperature  between  floor  and  ceil- 
ing. And  the  ventilation  I think  is  the  most  perfect  of 
anything  I know  of.  We  have  no  difficulty  in  keeping  fire 
over  night.  I am  entirely  satisfied  with  it  in  every  respect, 
and  will  cheerfully  recommend  it  to  any  one  wanting  an 
open  fire  place  heater,  as  being  strictly  first-class  and  the 
very  best  I have  ever  seen.  Yours  truly. 

A.  O.  FRICK. 

Richardson  & Co., 

Dealers  in  Hardware,  Tinware,  Stoves,  etc., 
502  Main  Street. 

La  Crosse,  Wis.,  Nov.  3,  1888. 

Messrs.  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids: 

Gents — Yours  of  the  1st  to  hand,  and  in  reference  to  the 
Aldine  heater  would  say,  that  we  have  it  set  up  in  our  large 
plate  glass  front  window  and  always  run  it  in  weather  that 
we  can’t  keep  the  dampness  and  frost  off  with  our  regular 
heater.  It  does  the  business  to  our  satisfaction.  It  keeps 
the  windows  dry  without  allowing  a particle  of  water  to  run 
on  platform.  We  have  no  trouble  whatever  in  keeping  fire 
all  night.  We  consider  it  as  economical  to  heat  a good 
sized  room  as  any  heater  in  the  market. 

Yours  respectfully. 

RICHARDSON  & CO. 


i6  The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.,  1888. 
Mr.  A.  D.  Rathbone,  Prest.  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Sir — It  is  with  pleasure  I desire  to  say  a good  word  for 
the  two  Aldine  Fire  Places  I have  in  my  double  residence 
(one  in  each  part).  During  the  winter  they  have  given 
excellent  satisfaction,  drawing  the  cold  air  from  remote 
rooms  and  producing  a circulation  of  warm  air,  even  to  the 
floor  (a  state  of  things  devoutly  to  be  wished  for  by  all 
ladies  during  cold  weather,  you  know  ?)  Producing  a per- 
fect ventilation  night  and  day,  and  run  under  a slow 
combustion  of  fuel.  They  have  proved  very  economical. 
While  their  many  merits  over  other  open  grates  must  com- 
mend them  to  the  public. 

Respectfully, 

ADELOID  M.  HENDERSON. 


Evanston,  III,  Jan.  7,  1890. 


Grand  Rapids,  March  12,  1888.  ■ 

Aldine  Grate  Company  : 

Gents — I have  had  one  of  your  Grates  in  use  since  Sep- 
tember, 1887.  Am  much  pleased  with  the  same.  As  a 
ventilator  I do  not  think  it  can  be  surpassed,  and  it  is  the 
cleanest  grate  I ever  saw.  Yours  respectfully, 

ASA  P.  STUART. 

James  Barns,  Dealer  in  Cabinet  Furniture, 
Metalic  Ca»kets,  Coffins,  Picture  Frames,  Repairing 
and  Varnishing,  60  Washingion  St. 

Grand  Haven,  Mich.,  Nov.  13,  1888. 

Gents — In  reply  to  your  letter  of  recent  date  I wish  to 
say:  Having  one  of  your  Grates  in  use  we  are  well  satisfied 
that  it  does  all  that  you  claim  for  it.  We  consider  its  heat- 
ing qualities,  ventilation  and  economy  of  fuel  exceeding  all 
other  grates,  and  we  could  not  be  induced  to  have  any  other. 

Yours  truly,  JAMES  BARNS. 


Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gentlemen — Your  inquiry 
December  24,  received,  and 
in  reply  will  say'  that  the  two 
Aldine  Grates  were  set  up 
all  right.  I used  them  last 
winter  with  hard  coal.  They' 
gave  me  perfect  satisfaction. 

I found' them  saving  in  coal, 
giving  more  heat  by  saving 
that  which  escapes  up.  the 
chimney  in  other  grates,  and 
by  judicious  use  of  the  in- 
direct draft  they  can  be  con- 
trolled. One  great  point  is 
the  puffing  out  on  the  car- 
pets, furniture,  etc.,  of  dust, 
fine  soot  or  smoke,  all  of 
which  are  avoided  through 
the  use  of  the  Aldine  Fire- 
Place.  I examined  the  Al- 
dine Fire-Place  thoroughly' 
before  setting.  I found  them 
well  made,  free  from  sand 
holes,  joints  well  fitted  and 
puttied,  and  to  all  appear- 
ances tight,  and  have  noty'et 
detected  the  least  sign  of  gas 
or  smoke  from  either  of 
them.  I used  a Baltimore 
heater  three  y'ears  and  was 
finally  compelled  to  abandon 
it  on  account  of  the  leaking 
gas.  I have  six  grates  be- 
sides the  two  Aldines,  and  I propose  to  replace  some  of 
them  at  least  with  Aldines,  as  I cannot  stand  the  immense 
loss  of  heat  up  the  chimney  that  is  had  through  the  use  of 
all  other  grates,  and  the  soot  and  dust  soiling  mv  carpets 
in  windy  weather.  Fully  recommending  the  Aldine,  I am 
yours  truly,  C.  J.  STOKES. 


plate  No.  7. 


d In  this  illustration  the  AldiNe  is  set  in  the  corner  of  the  room,  the  pipe 
| entering  the  chimney  near  the  ceiling.  A false  chimney  breast  (lath  and 
$ plaster  on  studding’)  is  placed  above  the  mantel,  hiding  the  pipe  and  mak- 
/ ing  a nicely  finished  piece  of  work.  At  D is  a hot-air  register,  from  which 
j-)  the  air  that  is  warmed  by  the  grate  jacket  and  smoke  pipe  escapes. 


Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — I have  had  the  Aldine 
use  in  my  dwelling  since  early  in  the 
satisfied*  with  it.  As  a heater  and 
no  equal.  Yours  truly, 


Iron  Fire  Place  in 
fall,  and  I am  well 
ventilator  it  has 


Kentucky  Union  Land  Company, 
Ci.ay  City,  Ky., 
Jan  22,  1890. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gentlemen-  Replying  to 
your  favor  of  the  2d  inst. 
The  fire-place  you  shipped 
us  is  doing  splendidly'.  The 
fact  is,  I consider  it  the  best 
fire-place  that  I have  ever 
‘seen  in  operation.  Though 
it  has  a poor  chance  to  show 
what  is  really  in  it  where  we 
have  placed  it,  as  there  are 
several  crooks  in  the  pipe  and 
the  pipe  is  considerably  jam- 
med, it  was  difficult  to  get  it 
in.  The  flue  is  very  crooked 
and  we  cannot  turn  down 
the  damper  fully  so  as  to 
force  the  smoke  around  the 
grate;  but  it  has  more  than 
filled  our  expectation  even 
as  it  is.  In  the  spring  we 
will  tear  down  the  chimney 
and  erect  a new  one  espec- 
ially' for  this  grate,  and  I am 
fully’  confident  it  will  do  all 
yrou  recommend  it.  In  fact, 
it  is  doing  that  now.  I think 
that  I fully'  understand  the 
principle  of  it  and  can  put  it 
up  as  it  ought  to  be.  I 
would  confidently'  recom- 
mend it  to  any'  one  that  wants  a fire-place  for  heating  pur- 
poses, as  it  certainly  heats  a room  and  keeps  the  air  pure  in 
it,  and  uses  very  little  fuel.  Yours  truly', 

W.  A.  CARLEY,  Per  O.  C. 


Matteson  Bros.  & Co., 

Mfrs.  of  Iron  Paints  and  Dry  Mineral  Colors, 
Cor.  North  Branch  and  Bliss  Sts. 

Chicago,  Nov.  2,  1888. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Dear  Gents — I am  much  pleased  with  y'our  Fire  Places. 
We  can  keep  fire  over  night  as  well  as  any  stove  I ever 
used,  if  not  better.  Can  control  it  as  well  as  my  stove.  It 
heats  up  well.  Does  not  take  much  coal  to  run  it. 

Yours,  etc.,  W.  P.  MATTESON. 


I.  M.  JOHNSON. 


South  Evanston  is  where  I reside. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


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Grand  Raimds,  Mich.,  Feb..  1888. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — Last  fall  your  Company  put  one  of  your 
Patent  Iron  Fire  Places  in  my  residence,  which  has  been 
run  in  connection  with  steam  heater  this  winter,  and  desire 
to  say  that  we  are  well  pleased  with  the  result.  Not  only 
as  a ventilator  and  equalizer  of  the  temperature,  producing 
warm  floors  thereby,  but  as  an  economical,  cleanly  heater. 
We  have  been  using  No.  4 coal  ip  the  grate  and  find  it 
works  nicely,  keeping  fire  throughout  the  day  and  night, 
with  a slow  combustion.  Very  truly  yours, 

j.  C.  FITZGERALD. 

J.  M.  Barrows,  Architect  and  Builder. 

Office  and  Res.,  N.  Nottawa  St. 

Sturgis,  Mich.,  Nov.  12,  1888. 
A.ldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — I have  an  Aldine  Grate,  set  up  similar  to 
plate  No.  3 in  your  catalogue.  I consider  it  a perfect  suc- 
cess, having  tried  it  with  both  coal  and  wood.  It  is  a good 
ventilator,  equalizing  the  temperature,  is  cleanly  and  econom- 
ical. I can  cheerfully  recommend  it. 

Yours  respectfullj-, 

J.  M.  BARROWS. 

Office  of  Daniel  McCoy, 
President  Edison  Electric  Light  Co. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Feb.  20,  1888. 
Mr.  J.  T.  Phillips,  City: 

Dear  Sir — The  Aldine  Grate  that  I bought  from  your 
Company  last  fall  has  given  complete  satisfaction,  and  that 
portion  of  my  house  that  in  the  severe  weather  of  winter  has 
heretofore  been  uncomfortable,  has  been  at  all  times  suitably 
warmed.  The  equalization  of  the  temperature  of  the  room 
has  been  greatly  improved,  and  we  have  no  cold  floors.  I 
consider  your  grate  the  best  I have  ever  seen. 

Very  truly,  DANIEL  McCOY. 

Office  of  D.  S.  Hopkins,  Architect. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  March  1,  1888. 

This  Aldine  Grate  is  a great  fuel  saver  in  this  way : The 
return  flue,  or  indirect  draft,  which  this  grate  possesses, 
gives  out  at  least  double  the  amount  of  heat  from  the  same 
amount  of  fuel  that  an  ordinary  grate  can.  This  I know 
from  actual  experience,  as  I am  using  one.  It  also  is  econ- 
omy to  run  one  of  these  grates  in  connection  with  steam  or 
furnace  heating,  as  it  greatly  assists  in  ventilation  and  heat- 
ing at  the  same  time. 

D.  S.  HOPKINS,  Architect. 

Office  of  W.  W.  Collins,  M.  D. 

Albion,  Nov.  2,  1888. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  I bought  of  you  and  had 
placed  in  my  house  last  spring  excels  anything  I have  ever 
seen  in  the  shape  of  a grate  for  warming,  ventilating  and 
equalizing  the  temperature  of  a room.  With  hard  coal  it 
keeps  fire  all  night,  and  you  have  a good  bright  fire  in  the 
morning  with  much  less  cost  than  a stove.  I regard  it  as  a 
luxury,  as  well  as  healthful  and  useful. 

Yours  respectfully, 

W.  W.  COLLINS. 

P.  S. — When  I get  a little  more  wealth  I expect  to  have 
another  Aldine  put  in  my  house.  W.  W.  C. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — Having  put  into  my  house  the  past  winter  one 
of  your  -'Aldine  Grates,”  I now  wish,  after  a two  months’ 


trial,  to  express  to  you  my  entire  satisfaction  in  its  capacity 
for  heating  and  ventilating  at  a minimum  cost  for  coal,  over 
any  other  grate  now  on  the  market;  and  any  one  using  a hot 
air  furnace  for  heating  can’t  afford  to  remain  without  an 
“Aldiile  Grate,”  as  it  equalizes  the  heat,  and  by  so  doing 
increases  the  capacity  of  the  furnace  without  an  increase 
of  fuel.  Respectfully, 

WM.  D.  GILBERT. 


Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  Nov.  14,  1889. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — Replying  to  jour  recent  letter,  permit  me 
to  say,  with  reference  to  the  Aldine  Fire  Place,  that  it  is 
giving  good  satisfaction. 

Very  truly  j ours, 

WILTON  B.  SIMMONS. 

Office  of  Geo.  W.  Buswell, 

Attorney  at  Law. 

Blue  Earth  City,  Minn.,  Feb.  3,  1890. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gents — We  have  had  some  severe  weather  and  I am 
pleased  to  say  that  the  “Aldine”  gave  not  only  mj’self  but 
my  wife  and  friends  satisfaction.  It  has  got  up  considerable 
of  a commotion  here  among  those  designing  building  and 
others,  and  you  will  no  doubt  make  some  sales. 

Respectfullj', 

GEO.  W.  BUSWELL. 

Office  of  Hamilton  Wine  and  Beer  Co. 
C.  Hills,  President. 

Keok.uk,  Iowa,  Nov.  15,  1889. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Your  letter  of  the  6th  inst.  came  duly  to  hand,  and  have 
contents  noted.  In  reply  to  your  inquiry,  I will  state  that 
I am  highly  pleased  with  the  working  of  the  Grates.  Thej' 
are  all  I expected,  and  most  assuredly  far  in  advance  of  any 
grate  I have  ever  seen.  The  ventilation  of  the  rooms 
where  the  grates  are  situated  is  just  perfect,  in  fact  I often 
think  that  I am  outside  in  the  open  air.  We  have  had  but 
little  cold  weather  so  far,  yet  I am  satisfied  thej  will  be  all 
right.  It  is  easj'  to  run  them,  and  to  keep  fire  in  them  over 
night  is  no  trouble  whatever.  If  anj'  one  wishes  a good, 
satisfactory  grate,  thej'  can’t  do  better  than  buj-ing  the 
Aldine.  I am,  ■ Respectfully  yours, 

C.  HILLS. 


125  Pierrepont  Street. 

Brooklyn,  Nov.  13,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — Your  favor  of  the  11th  inst.  is  received. 
The  fire  place  was  set  in  position  soon  after  its  arrival  and 
works  well.  There  has  not  as  j’et  been  any  weather  cold 
enough  to  test  it  thoroughly',  but  I expect  it  will  heat  my 
room  sufficiently.  I had  it  in  operation  for  a short  time 
before  my  main  furnace  was  started,  since  then  my  hot 
water  system  (indirect  and  not  under  pressure)  has  been 
sufficient  to  keep  my  office  comfortable  without  the  grate. 
In  severe  weather  last  winter  it  was  difficult  to  keep  the 
office  warm,  although  the  rest  of  the  house  could  be  kept 
perfectly  comfortable.  I have  recommended  the  grate  to  a 
number  of  friends.  The  fire  place  was  splendidly  packed 
and  arrived  without  accident.  Thanking  j-ou  for  your 
courtesj'  evinced  throughout.  I am. 

Very  truly  yours, 

T.  M.  LLOYD. 


SB 


18  The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids.  Mich. 


Sanilac  Co.  Probate  Office. 

D.  Stuart  McClure,  Probate  Judge. 
Marlette,  Mich.,  Feb.  io,  1890. 


E.  J.  Newman  & Co.. 

Mfrs.  of  Akron  Cement  and  Akron  Falls  Flour. 

Akron,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  15th,  1889. 


Gentlemen— The  Aldine  recently  put  into  my  house  has 
been  a source  of  much  comfort  to  us.  The  combination  of 
direct  radiation  with  the  furnace  principle  of  heating  a con- 
tinuous current  of  air,  has  a surprisingly  grateful  effect  on 
the  atmosphere  of  a room.  For  spring  and  fall  use,  when 
you  desire  to  avoid  the  expense  of  running  a furnace,  the 
Aldine  answers  every  purpose  of  a coal  stove  without  rob- 
bing the  air  of  its  oxygen,  while  in  point  of  cleanliness, 
convenience  and  cheerful  home  like  appearance,  it  is  infin- 
itelv  superior.  \ ours  truly, 

J.  STUART  McCLURE. 


The  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — Yours  of  the  8th  inst.  at  hand;  contents 
noted.  I am  very  much  pleased  with  the  Aldine  Grate  I 
purchased  of  you  this  summer.  I have  had  it  in  operation 
about  a month  now,  and  it  is  perfectly  satisfactory  in  every 
way.  Would  not  part,  with  it  for  twice  the  cost  if  I could 
not  get  another  one.  You  are  at  liberty  to  send  any  one  to 
see  it  wb£  may  want  to  know  of  the  grate  and  its  workings. 

Yours  truly, 

H.  L.  NEWMAN. 


Chicago,  III.,  Dec.  1,  ’89. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Gentlemen — The  Fire-Place 
I purchased  has  given  perfect 
satisfaction.  It  gives  the  pleas- 
antest fire  and  most  heat  with 
the  least  fuel  of  any  lire  place  or 
grate  that  I have  used,  and  I 
have  tried  some  of  the  best 
makes.  It  is  so  ornamental  as 
to  attract  the  attention  of  all  our 
visitors.  Yours  truly, 

L.  MULLER,  Jr., 

Pres,  and  Treas.  of  the  Inland 
Publishing  Company. 


Fargo,  N.  D.,  Nov.  iS,  '89. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Gents. — Having  used  the  Al- 
dine Fire-Place  since  September 
last,  I find  it  fully  up  to  my  re- 
quirements, doing  all  that'  you 
claim  for  it  in  every  respect,  and 
withal  a handsome  piece  of  in- 
terior decoration.  Yours  truly, 
E.  W.  MORSE. 


Chicago,  III., 
Bliss  St. , Nov.  4,  ’89. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gents — We  are  running  the 
Aldine  Fire-Place  and  are  well 
pleased  with  same.  Think  it  a 
saving  in  coal  and  a good  heater. 
Yours  respectfully, 

W.  P.  MATTESON. 


Knoxville,  Tenn., 

Jan.  4,  ’90. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gents  — The  Fire-Place  is 
doing  splendidly,  giving  the  best 
results.  I am  more  than  pleased 
with  it.  I am  sure  we  get 
double  the  heat  from  half  of  the 
coal  we  formerly  used  in  old 
style  grate.  Yours  truly, 

J.  A.  McKELDIN, 
Secretary  and  Treasurer  Knox- 
ville Woolen  Mills. 


Spiuzer,  O.,  Jan  21,  ’90. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sirs— The  Furnace  you 
sent  me,  1 followed  your  direc- 
tions in  setting  and  got  a perfect 
fit  the  first  time.  It  is  a “dandy” 
for  heat,  health,  comfort  and 
economy.  I am  burning  wood 
in  it  and  have  no  trouble  to  heat 
four  rooms,  and  the  furnace 
keeps  good  fire  all  night.  All 
admire  it  here.  Respectfully, 

H.  C.  TINKHAM. 

Painsville,  O.,  Nov  13,  ’8g. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gents — My  Aldine  Fire-Place 
is  working  well  and  giving  good 
satisfaction,  and  doing  all  that 
you  recommended. 

Very  truly, 

H.  NOTTINGHAM. 


PLATE  NO.  2. 

j This  cut  represents  the  Aldine  Fire-Place  set  in  a par- 
! tition  wall,  and  giving  its  heat  into  both  rooms.  The  back  of|i 
i the  Fire-Place  and  the  smoke  pipe  are  enclosed  in  a false! 

| chimney  of  lath  and  plastering  on  studding.  The  cold  air| 

■ passes  into  the  register  at  the  base  of  this  (as  shown  by  tke[; 
j arrows)  following  along  up  the  pipe  and  is  discharged  into  thej; 

J room  again,  well  heated  through  the  register  at  E.  The  back  (2 
‘ of  the  grate  is  thoroughly  encased  in  brick  work,  so  that  no| 
i possible  danger  of  fire  exists.  jji 

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M< >nti cello,  Ia.,  Nov.  13,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Grate  purchased  of  you  and  put 
in  operation  this  fall,  more  than  meets  my  expectation.  It 
is  a great  heater  and  consumes  very  little  fuel.  We  get  as 
much  heat  as  from  our  coal  stove,  and  with  very  little  fuel 
in  comparison.  Our  only  trouble  with  it  so  far  has  been  too 
much  heat,  but  are  getting  so  we  do  not  put  on  so  much 
coal,  and  thereby  control  that  part.  We  would  not  have  it 
taken  out  under  any  conditions.  Every  one  that  has  seen 
it  is  very  much  pleased  with  its  operation  and  appearance. 

Yours  truly, 

D.  E.  POND, 

Treas.  Diamond  Creamery  Co. 


Richland  Center,  Wis.,  Dec.  26,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  received  of  you  dur- 
ing March  last,  was  placed  in  position  without  the  aid  of  an 
expert,  and  after  use,  can  saj:  we  "find  it  entirely  satisfactory, 
and  believe  it  fulfills  every  requirement  claimed  for  it.  It 
burns  either  wood  or  coal,  and  throws  out  a great  deal  of 
heat  into  the  room,  affording  perfect  ventilation.  My  house 
is  warmed  throughout  by  hot  water.  \our  fire  place 
improves  the  ventilation  throughout,  and  is  satisfactory. 

Yours  respectfully, 

A.  C.  PARFREY, 

Prop.  Richland  Center  Flouring  Mills. 


Sioux  Citv,  1a.,  March  4,  1890. 
The  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

When  I received  your  letter  asking  me  to  write  what  1 
thought  of  the  Aldine  Grate,  I was  laid  up  with  la  grippe; 
as  soon  as  I was  well  enough,  1 went  to  work  at  my  chim- 
ney. If  you  remember  I wrote  you  some  time  ago  about 
the  fire  place  not  working.  I had  the  chimney  raised  four 
feet,  still  it  did  not  work.  I then  went  to  work  myself  and 
found  I did  not  have  draft  enough  in  the  chimney;  it  was 
all  choked,  up  with  loose  brick  and  mortar.  I cleaned  it 
out  and  the  result  is  that  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  is  working 
away  beyond  our  expectations.  I had  done  considerable 
talking  for  the  Aldine  and  parties  wanted  to  come  and  see 
it  work,  but  I always  had  come  excuse  handy,  for  as  soon 
as  we  had  a fire  the  house  was  full  of  smoke;  now  that  is 
all  remedied,  and  I just  tell  them  to  go  right  out  and 
examine  the  Fire  Place.  We  have  it  in  our  parlor,  16x16, 
and  when  the  thermometer  was  18  degrees  below  zero  last 
week,  the  room  was  uncomfortably  warm.  We  consider  it 
the  best  neater  we  ever  had,  the  heat  being  perfect  and 
equal  in  all  parts  of  the  room;  no  cold  floors.  We  were 
disappointed  at  first  but  would  not  now  do  without  an  Aldine. 
Next  summer  will  rent  the  house  we  built  last  year  and 
build  one  on  cable  line;  will  want  two  Aldines  then,  and 
perhaps  two  more  in  this  house. 

Respectfully  yours, 

J.  N.  MURPHY. 


Minneapolis,  Nov.  16th,  1889. 
The  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — Your  favor  of  8th  inst.  received,  in  answer 
will  say,  I am  highly  pleased  with  the  Aldine  Fire  Place. 
It  is  a great  heater  and  does  all  you  claim  for  it  as  to  heat- 
ing, as  on  moderate  days  we  can  almost  heat  our  whole 
house  of  nine  rooms,  and  it  is  too  warm  at  times.  The 
Fire  Place  and  Face  Plate  are  both  much  admired  by  all 
my  friends.  Very  truly  yours, 

ARTHUR  NORCROSS, 

3122  Clinton  Av., 

Minneapolis,  Minn. 


First  National  Bank. 

Lindsborg,  Kansas,  Jan.  3,  1890. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.: 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  you  sold  us  is  excel- 
lent; it  gives  entire  satisfaction.  It  is  the  best  fire  place  I 
have  seen.  I shall  put  up  one  or  two  at  my  residence  in 
the  spring.  Respectfully, 

JOHN  A.  SWENSON, 

Cashier. 


Lancaster,  Pa.,  Feb.  6,  1890. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  was  duly  received. 
We  were  fortunate  in  securing  the  services  of  a first-class 
mechanic  to  put  it  in  place;  he  never  saw  one  of  them 
before,  but  had  no  difficulty  in  making  a successful  job,  by 


Office  of  J.  I.  Tibbetts,  M.  D. 

Wayzala,  Minn  , Nov.  16,  1889. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids: 

Gentlemen — I have  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  received  from  | 
you  in  running  order.  Set  according  to  the  directions,  and 
am  burning  hard  coal.  The  result  has  been  very  satisfac- 
tory. It  is  grand  for  heating  the  floor  and  is  all  that  }-ou 
claim  for  it,  and  is  much  admired  by  those  who  have  seen  it 
in  operation  here.  Yours  truly, 

J.  I.  TIBBETTS,  M.  D. 


simply  following  your  instructions.  We  have  had  the  Fire 
Place  in  daily  use  for  the  past  three  months,  and  we  are 
all  "highly  pleased  with  the  result.  It  is  not  only  a perfect 
ventilator,  but  it  gives  such  a wonderful  amount  of  heat, 
considering  the  amount  of  fuel  used.  It  is  certainly  all  you 
claim  for  it  in  your  circular  as  well  as  in  your  advertisement 
in  the  “Century,”  where  we  first  noticed  it.  We  have 
burned  wood  as  well  as  egg  and  pea  coal. 

Yours  very  truly, 

JAMES  SHAND. 


Freeport,  III.,  Feb.  19,  1890. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.,  Grand  Rapids: 

Dear  Sirs — Replying  to  your  inquiry  as  to  how  we  like 
the  “Aldine  Fire  Place  ’ bought  from  you  last  fall,  would 
say,  first  rate.  In  connection  with  a medium  size  base 
burner  we  heat  double  parlors,  14x22,  dining  room,  11x14, 
bedroom,  9x15,  and  bath  room,  >x7,  all  9 foot  ceilings, 
also,  most  of  the  time,  hall,  11x14,  and  keep  warm,  having 
an  average  of  about  75  degrees.  The  heat  is  very  pleasant 
and  wholesome,  circulating  throughout  the  rooms,  giving  an 
equal  temperature  not  had  by  the  stoves  alone.  If  I were 
building  again  I should  have  Aldines  all  over  the  house 
instead  of  stoves.  Yours  truly, 

J.  SEYDLE  WISE.  . 

Dayton,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  16th,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — Yours  of  the  8th  inst.  is  at  hand.  My  No. 
22  fire  place  which  you  shipped  me  in  August  is  in  oper- 
ation, and  is  in  every  way  satisfactory  in  its  operation.  It 
is  cleanly,  economical  and  easily  operated.  We  have  not 
yet  had  the  opportunity  of  putting  it  to  the  test  of  severe 
weather,  but  have  tested  it  enough  to  know  that  it  fully 
answers  all  your  claims  for  its  merits.  It  burns  coal  cleaner 
and  keeps  fire  better  than  any  coal  stove  I ever  used.  I am 
pleased  with  it.  * Yours  truly, 

W.  L.  MARSH. 

Wm.  H.  Ingham, 
President  Kossuth  Co.  Bank. 

Algona,  Ia..  Jan.  30,  1890. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — We  find  the  Aldine  purchased  from  you 
last  July  to  be  a great  improvement  on  the  grate  we  have 
been  using,  as  it  warms  the  room  evenly,  holds  fire  as  well 
as  a base  burner,  burns  about  the  same  quantity  of  coal  and 
furnishes  the  best  of  ventilation.  We  are  well  pleased  with 
it  in  all  respects.  Respectfull}', 

Wm.  H.  INGHAM. 

Horton,  Kan.,  Dec.  6,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — I will  say  that  I have  the  Fire  Place  in  position, 
and  it  is  satisfactory  in  everything  that  you  claim  for  it. 

Yours  very  truly, 

ED.  ANDERSON. 

Tekamah,  Neil,  Nov.  23,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — Replying  to  yours  of  Nov.  .11,  would  say, 
that  we  have  been  using  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  about  30 
days,  and  with  the  very  best  of  satisfaction  as  to  its  heating 
qualities.  It  does  all  or  even  more  than  you  claim  for  it. 
Every  011c  who  sees  the  working  of  the  grate  is  pleased. 

Very  truly, 

H.  M."  HOPEWELL, 
Banker. 


20  The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


M ipway.  Kv. , Nov.  7th.  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen—  1 am  perfectly  satisfied  with  the  working  of 
my  Aldine  Fire  Place.  The  general  remark  is,  “O  how 
, delightful  your  rooms  are.” 

Respectfully, 

J.  SUTTON. 


Hastings,  Mich.,  Dec.  18,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen— I think  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  the  best  grate 
made,  and  if  I should  ever  build  a house,  should  use  the 
Aldine.  I recommend  it  to  any  one  wishing  a cheery  open 
fire  and  the  best  of  results. 

Yours  with  respect, 

N.  T.  PARKER. 


Richland  Center,  Wis.,  Nov.  9,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — I have  set  three  of  your  Aldine  Grates  this  sum- 
mer, one  of  them  in  my  house,  and  every  one  of  them  gives 
perfect  satisfaction.  Hastily. 

G.  H.  STRANG. 


Office  Scientific  Association. 
Sioux  City,  Ia.,  Jan.  23,  1890. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

£ents — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  shipped  11s  last  Septem- 
ber is  giving  good  satisfaction.  We  are  heating  a room, 
11x14,  ceiling  9 feet,  with  the  consumption  of  J4  bushel  of 
hard  coal  in  24  hours.  It  is  a grand  success. 

Yours  truly, 

J.  PERRIN  JOHNSON. 


Minneapolis,  Minn., 

Jan.  6,  ’90. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Al- 
dine Fire-Place  pur- 
chased of  you  gives  me 
perfect  satisfaction  and 
does  all  you  claim  for  it; 
my  friends  are  all  pleased 
with  it  also.  If  I were 
to  build  again  I should 
put  in  several  of  them. 
I cheerfully  recommend 
it  to  any  one  wishing  an 
open  grate  for  economy 
of  fuel,  perfect  ventila- 
tion and  great  heating 
capacity.  Yours  truly, 
Arthur  Norcross, 
3122  Clinton  Ave. 


Sterling,  Ili.., 

Dec.  27,  ’89. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Gents  — The  Fire- 
Places  are  both  up  and 
seem  to  be  doing  fine. 

The  parties  say  that  they 
never  had  their  houses 
heated  so  evenly  in  dif- 
ferent parts  of  the  rooms.  | "P  the  Fire-Places 


PLATE  NO.  4 


Phii.lsp.urg,  Pa., 

Nov.  12,  ’89. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gents — I would  say 
that  1 set  up  and  have 
in  operation  the  Aldine 
Fire-Place  purchased  of 
you.  I am  pleased  to 
say  that  it  gives  com- 
plete satisfaction,  in  fact 
more  than  an}'  other  that 
I have  had  put  up.  As 
soon  as  I can  make  some 
alterations  I propose 
putting  four  in  my  own 
house.  Wishing  you 
success,  I am, 

Verv  truly  yours, 
GEO.'M.  RHULE, 
Architect  and  Building 
Contractor. 


g This  plate  shows  the  Aldine  placed  in  a room  beneath  a chimney  which  rests  on 
a brackets  near  the  ceiling.  This  chimney,  together  with  the  smoke  pipe  and  the 
p jacket,  is  concealed  by  lath  and  plastering.  This  is  a very  common  method  of  setting 


One  of  them  is  set  in 
the  partition  and  heats  two  rooms.  Yours  respectfully, 

J.  E.  PHILLIPS  & CO. 


sp.  *8?.  x>:  w .>y.  x*  >y.  sx 

satisfaction.  It  is  not  only  a 
but  economizes  fuel.  Truly 


Traf.r,  I a., 
Nov.  8,  ’89. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gents — In  reply  to 
inquiry7  will  say:  The 
No.  22  Aldine  Fire-Place 
| I got  of  you  through  Mr. 
| J.  B.  Dennis  of  this 
< place,  is  a splendid 
heater  and  gives  entire 
good  heater  and  ventilator 

R.  H.  MOORE. 


Pontiac.  Mich.,  Nov.  5,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen  In  reply  to  yours  of  the  2d  inst.,  would  say: 
AYe  put  in  the  Aldine  Grate  ;yid  it  has  given  perfect 
satisfaction.  Yours  truly, 

JACOBS  BROS. 

New  York  Mills,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y..  Dec.  25.  ’89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen  The  grate  gives  us  entire  satisfaction.  We 
never  put  anything  in  our  house  from  which  we  have  derived 
more  pleasure.  Very  truly. 

* H.  C.  IRELAND. 


Gilman,  III.,  Dec.  4.  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen— We  have  our  Aldine  running  in  our  sitting 
room,  and  it  gives  entire  satisfaction.  For  warm  air  circu- 
lation, heating  capacity  and  ventilation,  it  seems  to  me  to 
be  perfect.  Very7  respectfully. 

D.  L.  PARKER. 

Hart,  Mich.,  Jan.  4,  1890. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — We  are  well  satisfied  with  the  Grate  put  in 
by  you,  and  would  not  exchange  for  any  we  have  ever  seen. 

Truly  yours. 

E.  D.  RICHMOND,  ' 
Cashier  Oceana  Co.  Savings  Bank. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids.  Mich. 


21 


Devereaix  Hall,  Bradford  Terrace, 
Cuyahoga  Falls,  O.,  Nov.  4.  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — I received  the  Fire  Place  in  good  order  and 
have  set  it,  and  find  it  all  you  say  it  is.  I have  never  seen 
anything  equal  to  it.  I shall  order  soon  again. 

Sincerely  yours, 

T.  C.  RUCKER. 

Reed  City,  Mich.,  Dec.  26,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  we  bought  of  you  Sept. 
4,  1888,  has  given  the  best  of  satisfaction,  and  does  all  you 
claim  for  it.  Knowing  the  benefits  derived  from  it  we  would 
not  keep  house  without  one. 

Respectfully  yours, 

STODDARD  BROS., 
Hardware  and  Mill  Supplies. 

Portsmouth,  N.  H.,  Dec.  16,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — I am  pleased  to  say  that  the  Aldine  Fire  Place 
is  set  in  position  and  giving  perfect  satisfaction.  It  is  all 
you  recommend  it.  Yours  truly, 

JNO.  P.  SWEETSER. 

Mattoox,  III.,  Nov.  18,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — I have  been  using  my  Aldine  Fire  Place  about 
30  days,  and  I find  it  does  all  you  claim  for  it.  It  doesn’t 
require  near  as  much  fuel  as  the  old  style  grate  or  fireplace, 
and  gives  twice  the  heat,  besides  it  keeps  the  air  in  the 
room  fresh  all  the  time,  acting  as  a ventilator.  In  fact  we 
would  not  do  without  our  Aldine  Fire  Place. 

Yours  respectfully, 

GEO.  W.  SHAW, 

22  East  Broadway. 

Holley,  N.  Y.,  Jag.  1,  1890. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — The  Fire  Place  you  shipped  me  is  doing  good 
business  as  a heater,  and  is  in  everyway  satisfactory.  Also 
the  one  you  shipped  to  Editor  Hayden,  of  the  Standard, 
which  I set  up  for  him,  is  doing  well,  and  he  is  much  pleased 
with  it.  I am  using  the  first  one  you  shipped,  and  it  is  a 
perfect  success.  Wishing  you  a Happy  New  Year,  I 
remain,  Respectfully, 

GEO.  H.  SAVAGE. 

Shekomeko,  Dutchess  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  n,’8g. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  heater  shipped  to  my  address, 
in  September  last,  is  placed  in  a large  room,  and  works  to 
perfection.  It  throws  out  a great  deal  of  heat,  is  a perfect 
ventilator,  and  in  every  respect  gives  entire  satisfaction. 
The  superior  advantage  of  this  heater  is  that  it  secures 
warm  floors.  I cannot  speak  too  highly  of  it,  and  can  safety 
recommend  it  to  any  one  wanting  an  open  fire  place  heater. 

Very  truly, 

' EDWARD  V.  HOOD. 


. Kenosha,  Wis.,  Dec.  23,  1889. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  purchased  of  you 
last  March,  is  set  in  proper  position,  and  working  in  the 
most  satisfactory  manner. 

Yours  respectfullv. 

FRANK  SLOSSON. 


D11  Water  Gap,  Pa.,  Dec.  27,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — ”1  he  hire  Place  1 bought  ol  vou  on  April 
last,  gives  us  perfect  satisfaction  in  the  room  in  which  it  is 
placed.  Size  of  room,  13x  26.  The  temperature  is  about 
the  same  in  any  part  of  the  room,  and  the  floor  is  as  warm 
as  one  would  wish.  I find  no  trouble  to  keep  fire  over  night, 
and  only  fill  the  grate  up  once  a day,  in  the  morning  only. 

Respectfully  30111s, 

J.  B.  SHAW,  M.  D. 

Muskegon,  Mich.,  Jan.  1,  1890. 
Mr.  J.  T.  Phillips,  Sec’ y Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sir- -I  take  great  pleasure  in  saving  that  the 
Aldine  that  I bought  of  you  for  the  Muskegon  Booming  Co. 
works  admirably  and  to  our  entire  satisfaction.  No  grate 
could  work  better,  and  all  connected  with  the  office  are 
gharmed  with  it.  Yours  truly, 

C.  T.  HILLS. 

Hopedale,  Mass.,  Jan.  6,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — I have  had  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  operating 
three  months,  and  it  is  giving  me  splendid  results,  and  the 
best  of  satisfaction.  My  wife  tells  me  it  is  the  best  invest- 
ment  I ever  made,  and  I realty  think  so  myself. 

Respectful!}'  yours, 

EDWARD  S.  STIMPSON.  . 


Windom,  Minn.,  Jan.  22,  1890. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — I desire  to  inform  }'ou  with  regard  to  the 
“Aldine  Fire  Place,”  which  we  purchased  of  you  last  spring. 
That  it  is  working  most  satisfactorily  thus  far — although  we 
have  not  tried  it  for  coal  but  a single  time,  yet  I think  1 am 
safe  in  assuring  }'ou  that  “she’s  a dais},”  and  I would 
recommend  the  “Aldine”  to  any  one  desiring  a fire  place. 

Yours  truly, 

DR.  C.  A.  GREENE, 
Windom,  Minn. 


Office  of  A.  Himes, 
Wholesale  and  Retail  Coal. 

Grand  Rapids,  Jan.  17,  1890. 

J.  T.  Phillips,  Sec’y  Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sir — I take  pleasure  in  referring  to  your  Aldine 
Grate,  having  had  one  in  use  in  my  house  long  enough  to 
test  us  merits;  can  say  that  I think  it.is  the  best  grate  made. 

Yours  respectfully, 

A.  HIMES. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich..  Jan.  17,  ’90. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — It  gives  me  pleasure  to  speak  a good  word 
for  the  Aldine  Grate  I had  you  place  in  my  new  residence 
last  spring.  I consider  it  far  ahead  of  any  grate  on  the 
market.  We  are  surprised  at  the  amount  of  heat  obtained 
from  so  little  fuel,  and  in  the  circulation  of  air  throughout 
the  rooms;  we  have  warm  floors  and  no  extreme  degree  of 
heat.  It  is  a pleasure  not  to  be  obliged  to  huddle  around 
the  grate  in  cold  weather.  With  the  Aldine  one  can  sit  in 
any  portion  of  the  room  with  equal  comfort,  requiring  little 
care  to  operate,  an  excellent  ventilator,  and  the  cleanest 
grate  I have  ever  seen,  and  would  cheerfully  recommend 
the  Aldine  to  any  one  wanting  the  best  open  fire  place. 

Respectfullv  yours. 

Wm.  McLAIN, 

Cor.  College  Av.  and  Logan  St. 


22  The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids.  Mich. 


Cleveland,  Ohio,  Oct.  22,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — I now  take  great  pleasure  in  writing,  inform- 
ing you  of  the  great  success  I have  had  with  the  Aldine  Fire 
Place.  It  is  the  most  complete  grate  I ever  saw.  It  is  in 
its  capacity  the  best  for  heating  and  ventilating  at  a very 
small  cost  for  fuel,  over  any  heating  apparatus.  I have 
used  a base  burner  and  furnace  My  store  is  20  by  80  feet, 
and  very  large  to  warm.  No  one  could  buy  the  grate  I now 
have  if  I could  not  buy  another.  I remain, 

Yours  very  respectfully, 

E.  G.  HEYNER, 

2568  Broadway. 


Elkland,  Pa.,  Nov.  12,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — I am  well  pleased  with  the  Aldine  Patent 
Fire  Place.  It  has  great  attraction;  besides  a good  chim- 
ney draft,  it  draws  in  the  evening  all  the  household  around 
it.  They  enjoy  its  pleasant  heat  and  brilliant  illumination. 
It  is  cleanly  and  easy  to  manage,  ashes  dump  into  pit  in 
cellar.  It  burns  hard  coal,  keeps  fire  all  night  equal  to  our 
coal  stove;  it  also  burns  wood  as  well  as  any  fire  place. 
With  mantel  and  tile  it  is  very  handsome.  We  have  no 
trouble  to  keep  warm  floors. 

Respectfully, 

E.  B.  CAMPBELL. 


Emporium,  Pa.,  Nov.  23,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Sirs — Replying  to  your  letter,  I would  say,  the  grate  is 
in  running  order  and  gives  perfect  satisfaction.  Believe  it 
to  be  the  best  as  well  as  the  cheapest  of  its  kind  on  the 
market.  The  other  two  you  sent  here  give  good  satis- 
faction. Respectfully', 

J.  G.  BRYAN. 


Register’s  Office, 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Dec.  18,  1889. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents-  After  using  the  Aldine  two  years  I feel  willing 
to  confirm  all  that  is  claimed  for  it.  I consider  it  indis- 
pensable. 

A.  B.  CHATFIELD. 


P.  L.  Dickhut, 

Real  Estate.  Insurance  and  Loan  office. 

Quincy,  III., 
Jan.  20,  ’90. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Gentlemen — On  yesterday  we 
celebrated  our  eighth  anniversary 
with  Dr.  Lewis  and  family  at 
dinner.  After  dinner  we  gath- 
ered about  the  “Aldine”  and 
enjoyed  its  brightness  and 
warmth  very  much.  Agreeable 
to  your  instructions  I had  the 
Aldine  taken  out  and  set  accord- 
ing to  directions  given.  The 
result  is,  that  the  grate  is  now  a 
complete  success,  and  to  say 
that  we  feel  repaid  for  our 
trouble,  is  putting  it  mild.  The 
grate  as  now  placed  is  not  alone 
a source  of  comfort,  but  an  orna- 
ment to  the  house  as  well.  We 
have  it  surrounded  with  a fine 
antique  oak  richly  carved  mantel, 
the  whole  presenting  a pleasing 
and  handsome  appearance.  We 
take  pleasure  in  recommending 
the  Aldine  to  our  friends.  Wish- 
ing you  every  success  for  ’90,  I 
remain,  yours  very  truly', 

P.  L.  DICKHUT. 


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■nts  the  Aldine  and  Face  Plate  No.  1.  handsomely  finished  in  bright  copper  antique 
brass  and  antique  bronze. 


Chamrerlain,  S.  D., 
Nov.  6,  ’89. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Gentlemen — I am  glad  to  say 
that  the  Grate  works  well  and 
we  are  well  pleased  with  it. 
Shall  order  another  for  our  din- 
ing room  soon.  I believe  them 
to  be  the  best  grate  ever  invented. 
Very  respectfully', 

CLARK  S.  ROWE,  Attorney. 


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Grand  Rapids,  Jan.  17,  1890. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — Answering  your  query  of  a few  days  ago,  it 
pleases  me  to  inform  you  that  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  is  doing 
for  me  more  than  you  claimed.  We  are  heating  double  the 

5 amount  of  room  that  you  intimated.  It  makes  the  floors 

warm,  furnishes  an  agreeableness  of  heat  and  better  sanitary 
^ conditions  than  we  ever  saw  before. 

Very  truly  yours, 

C.  C.  SEARLES. 

Sheriff’s  Office,  Kent  Co.,  Mich. 

Grand  Rapids,  Micii.,  Jan.  17,  1890. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — We  have  used  one  of  your  Grates  in  our 
house  since  last  October,  and  it  has  given  perfect  satisfac- 
tion. It  will  keep  fire  over  night  as' well  as  any  stove,  with 
as  little  fuel.  Yours  respectfully, 

HARMON  COWENS, 

193  James  Street. 

Parsons’s  College, 

Rev.  H.  B.  Knight,  M.  A.,  Prof,  of  Mathematics. 

Fairfield,  Ia.,  Jan.  15,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  which  I purchased  of 
you  last  August  does  all  that  you  claim  for  it.  It  is  econom- 
ical of  fuel  (I  use  coke  and  soft  coal),  cleanly,  cheerful  and 
a constant  source  of  pleasure  to  the  family.  The  combus- 
tion is  perfect;  I have  never  found  a clinker  in  the  grate. 

It  keeps  fire  through  the  night  without  any  trouble,  and  an 
even  degree  of  temperature  is  produced  in  all  parts  of  the 
room,  and  the  ventilation  is  perfect. 

Yours  very  truly, 

1 H.  B.  KNIGHT. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Jan.  15,  ’90. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — You  ask  me  what  I think  of  the  Aldine  Fire 
Place  you  placed  in  my  residence  last  year.  I think  it  is 
the  best  grate  I ever  saw.  A person  can  get  more  solid 
comfort,  a pure  atmosphere  and  a pleasant  condition  of  tem- 
perature, for  the  least  amount  of  money,  feel  better  satisfied, 
and  have  more  charity  for  his  local  coal  dealer  in  the  spring, 
from  operating  an  Aldine  Fire  Place  through  one  season, 
j than  can  be  obtained  from  any  other  grate  I know  of,  and 
we  endorse  all  you  claim  for  the  Aldine. 

Yours  truly, 

EDWARD  ANSORGIE. 

Bryan,  O.,  Dec.  30,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — I am  highly  pleased  with  the  Aldine.  A 
thorough  trial  convinces  me  that  it  will,  under  all  circum- 
stances, fulfill  the  claims  made  for  it.  The  pleasure  and 
comfort  it  affords  is  worth  to  me  many  times  its  cost. 
j{  Very  respectfully, 

ROBT.  N.  PATTERSON, 

Bryan  Democrat. 

River  Forest,  III.,  Jan.  13,  ’90. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

| Gents — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  you  put  in  for  me  has 

been  perfectly  satisfactory.  I cannot  speak  too  highly  of 
the  Aldine,  and  hope  to  have  one  in  every  house  I ever  own 
or  live  in.  Very  respectfull}’, 

GEO.  W.  HOMER. 

W.  C.  Wile,  A.  M.,  M.  D., 

Editor  “New  England  Medical  Monthly.” 

Danbury,  Conn.,  Nov.  11,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — I beg  to  say,  that  of  all  the  heating  appara- 
tus which  I have  ever  tried  during  twenty-five  years  of 
house  keeping,  the  Aldine  Patent  Fire  Place*  takes  the  very 
first  place,  and  is  the  ideal.  It  is  cleanly,  perfect  in  action, 
easily  regulated,  economical,  a great  heater,  and  a beautiful 
ornament.  I would  not  be  without  it  for  any  money,  if  I 
could  not  replace  it.  It  is  a good  illustration  of  the  old  and 
time-worn  saying,  “A  thing  of  beauty  is  a joy  forever.” 

You  have  the  privilege  of  referring  to  me  any  time  you  like. 

Sincerely  yours, 

W.  C.  WILE. 

Akron,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  6,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Patent  Fire  Place  which  I 
purchased  of  you  last  October,  is  giving  the  very  best  satis- 
faction. Would  not  be  without  it  for  three  times  its  cost. 
Should  have  written  you  sooner,  but  thought  to  give  it  a 
thorough  test  before  doing  so.  I am, 

Yours  truly, 

W.  N.  HOAG, 

Dealer  in  Lumber,  Shingles,  Doors,  etc. 

Chicago,  III.,  Nov.  8,  89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — The  writer  is  in  receipt  of  yours  of  the  4th  inst., 
and  in  relation  to  the  No.  22  Aldine  Fire  Place,  which  the 
writer  purchased  of  you  in  February  of  this  year,  would  say 
that  it  gives  excellent  satisfaction,  and  nothing  that  the 
writer  could  say  could  over  estimate  his  opinion  of  its  merits, 
as  it  is  most  satisfactory  in  every  particular.  We  run  it  last 
spring  and  this  fall,  when  without  it,  it  would  have  been 
necessary  to  have  started  the  furnace  fire. 

You  may  use  my  name  for  reference  any  time  you  desire. 

Yours  truly, 

W.  T.  BROWN. 

Schuyler  Falls,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  19,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — Your  mantel  reached  me  yesterday  in  good 
order;  it  is  a beauty.  The  Fire  Place  continues  to  work  to  I 
our  entire  satisfaction.  You  have  certainly  discovered  a | 

new  principle,  by  which  you  combine  beaut}-,  economy  and  | 

utility.  Enclosed  find  check. 

Yours  truly, 

DR.  E.  A.  BARNES. 

West  Mentor,  O. , Nov.  11,  ’89, 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — 1 have  now  been  using  one  of  the  Aldine 
Grates  sufficiently  long  time,  enough  to  test  its  merits,  and 
find  1 am  well  satisfied  with  it,  and  would  not  be  without  it 
for  all  the  stoves  I have  ever  used.  It  takes  less  fuel  and 
burns  all  kinds,  so  that  it  is  a most  convenient  fire  place  for 
all  seasons.  It  is  ornamental  and  equalizes  the  temperature, 
keeps  fire  over  night,  and  is  a good  ventilator.  Will  cheer-  j 
fully  recommend  it  to  any  one  who  wishes  to  purchase. 

Respectfully, 

HELEN  P.  BLISH. 

Ann  Arbor.  Mich.,  Jan.  13,  '90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  you  shipped  me  in 

April  last,  the  one  the  year  before  that  for  Mr.  Scott,  and 
the  two  shipped  to  Mr.  Hutzel  since,  are  giving  good  1 
satisfaction.  Respectfully, 

J.  A.  GATES. 

24 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids.  Mich. 


Lindsborg,  Kan.,  Nov.  12,  '89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  vve  bought  of  you  and 
i put  in  our  bank  gives  good  satisfaction.  It  is  just  what  we 
wanted.  The  only  reason  why  I did  not  get  one  or  two  for 
my  residence,  after  I tried  the  one  in  the  bank,  was  that  my 
wife  objected  to  tear  things  up  so  late  in  the  season.  But 
next  summer  if  I live  you  can  count  on  an  order  for  one  or 
two  for  myself  sure.  Yours  truly, 

JNO.  A.  SWENSON,  Cashier. 


Smith,  Nims,  Hoyt  & Irwin,  Attorneys. 

Muskegon,  Mich.,  Nov.  8,  ’89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — Replying  to  yours  of  the  4th  inst.  It 
affords  me  pleasure  to  say  that  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  put  in 
my  residence  a year  ago,  has  been  very  satisfactory.  I can 
cheerfully  recommend  the  Fire  Place  to  those  wishing  any- 
thing in  that  line.  Yours  very  truly, 

DAVID  D.  IRWIN. 


Grand  Rapids,  Mich., 
Jan.  18,  ?go 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — The  ex- 
perience I have  had  with 
the  Aldine  Fire-Place  and 
Grate  which  I placed  in 
my  new  house  last  Oc- 
tober, will  say,  it  super- 
sedes all  my  expectations. 
I consider  it  the  best 
heating  and  ventilating 
devise  in  the  market. 
Two  buckets  of  good  No. 
4 Lehigh  coal  will  run  it 
nicely  24  hours.  It  is 
complete  in  all  its  parts 
and  more  than  it  claims 
for  itself.  If  I could  not 
get  another  I would  not 
do  without  it  for  three 
times  its  cost.  It  cer- 
tainly stands  to-day  with- 
out a rival  in  my  opinion. 
M.  G.  BLOOD. 

Gallatin,  Mo., 
Jan.  18,  ’90. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Gentlemen  — Since 
writing  you  we  have  had 
some  severe  winter 
weather,  and  my  Aldine 
passed  the  ordeal  splen- 
didly. I am  well  pleased 
and  believe  that  it  is  more 
economical  of  fuel  than 
any  heater.  The  comfort 
it  gives  in  ventilation  is 
worth  its  price  in  one  win- 
ter. Yours  truly, 

J.  T.  ALLEN,  M.  D. 


PLATE  NO.  10.  8 

This  is  the  Aldine  Fire-Pi.ace  as  it  appears  under  a wood  mantel  The  b 
hood  shown  above  the  grate  thoroughly  protects  the  mantel  from  the  heat,  so 
that  the  finest  finish  is  not  injured.  It  is  made  of  a piece  of  sheet  metal,  finished  | 
in  bronze,  brass,  copper  or  nickel,  and  is  attached  to  the  mantel  or  grate  either  | 
by  fancy  chains,  as  shown,  or  with  screws.  | 


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Grand  Rapids,  Mich., 
Jan.  17,  ’90. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Dear  Sirs — The  Aldine 
Crate  which  you  placed 
in  my  dwelling  last  Sep- 
tember works  to  a charm. 
I have  given  it  a thorough 
trial,  and  I find  it  an  ex- 
cellent ventilator,  and  at 
the  same  time  reflects  a 
great  portion  of  its  heat 
upon  the  floors,  which  I 
consider  very  important. 
We  have  no  annoyance 
from  smoke. 

Yours  truly, 

W.  COLE. 


Augusta,  Mich., 

Jan.  17,  ’90. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Dear  Sirs — After  a 
thorough  trial  I can  say 
that  the  Aldine  Grate  is 
perfectly  satisfactory  in 
ever}'  respect.  I am 
thoroughly  convinced  that 
the  Aldine  is  far  superior 
to  any  grate  that  I know 
of.  It  is  perfect  in  its 
construction  for  radiating 
heat  and  also  for  ventila- 
tion. I can  heartily  re- 
commend it  to  those 
wanting  grates. 

Your^  etc., 

J.  H.  FISHER,  M.  D. 


Darlington,  Wis.,  Jan.  1,  ’90. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents  Our  trial  of  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  has  been  a 
grand  success.  The  heat  coming  into  the  room  exceeds 
our  expectation.  Trulv  yours, 

HON.  H.  H.  GRAY. 

Office  of  D.  C.  Woolverton. 
Belvidere,  III.,  Dec.  21.  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — The  Fire  Place  I bought  of  you  in  1888  is 
all  right,  operating  fine  and  giving  entire  satisfaction. 

Yours  with  respect, 

D.  C.  WOOLVERTON. 


Washington,  Ia.,  Jan.  12,  ’go. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen  —Yours  of  the  2d  inst.  only  reached  me  yes- 
terday at  Burlington.  In  reply,  will  say  that  the  more  we 
use  the  Aldine  the  more  fully  we  become  convinced  that  we 
got  just  what  we  wanted  when  we  selected  the  Aldine  in 
place  of  a stove.  It  keeps  fire  over  night  same  as  a base- 
burner,  and  all  who  come  in  to  see  it  say  they  will  put  one 
in  another  season.  You  can  refer  to  me  in  my  part  of  the 
country  any  time,  and  Mrs.  Pinney  will  be  only  too  glad  to 
show  it  up  to  any  one  who  may  call  to  see  it  when  I am 
away.  Yours  very  truly, 

E.  D.  PINNEY. 


Moline,  III  , Jan.  8,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  sold  me  last  spring 
is  giving  entire  satisfaction.  I think  it  the  best  heater  I 
have  ever  seen.  I heat  two  rooms  16  feet  square. 

Yours  truly, 

C.  E.  NASON. 

\V.  C.  Edsell  & Son,  Bankers. 
Otsego,  Mich.,  Dec.  6,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — We  are  well  pleased  with  the  two  Aldine  Patent 
Fire  Places  we  purchased  of  you  last  fall,  and  think  they  do 
all  you  claimed  for  them.  They  are  certainly  a great 
improvement  over  any  of  the  old  grates  in  two  respects:  in 
the  amount  of  heat  and  ventilation.  I think  them  the  best 
in  the  market.  Respectfully, 

W.  C.  EDSELL,  Attorney. 


of  them  up  to  date,  it  having  done  the  work  so  nicely,  that 
more  was  unnecessary,  we  simply  left  all  inside  doors  open. 
We  feel  confident  that  at  zero  we  shall  not  be  required  to 
use  but  two  during  the  winter,  and  our  house  will  be  most 
comfortably  warm.  Several  of  our  neighbors  that  have 
seen  the  Aldine  in  operation  procla^n  it  superb,  and  say 
they  will  order  soon.  Yours  with  pleasure, 

R.  H.  COTTON. 


Winona,  Minn.,  Dec.  16,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — Yours  of  the  13th  inst.  is  received,  and  in  reply 
will  say,  that  we  have  used  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  we  bought 
of  you,  in  our  new  brick  office,  since  October,  1888,  and 
same  has  given  good  satisfaction,  and  for  beauty,  durability 
and  practical  use,  it  cannot  be  excelled. 

Yours  very  truly, 

DOL’D,  SONS  & CO. 


Plymouth,  Ind. , 

Dec.  28,  '89. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Gents — I received  one  of 
your  Aldine  Fire-Places  last 
June.  I had  it  placed  in 
position  in  the  corner  of  a 
room  as  in  Plate  No.  7 in 
your  circular,  and  it  works  to 
a charm.  So  far  it  has  warmed 
sufficiently  two  rooms,  14x15 
feet,  keeping  the  floors  warm 
and  a healthy  and  pleasant 
temperature,  quite  different 
than  the  dry  heat  from  a base- 
burner  or  furnace. 

Very  respectfully, 

S.  L.  McKELSEY, 
Attorney. 

Spirit  Lake,  Ia., 
Jan.  6,  ’go. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co.: 

Gentlemen  — The  Aldine 
Fire-Place  I bought  of  you  is 
satisfactory  in  every  particular 
and  does  all  you  claim  for  it. 
It  heats  anything  in  the  shape 
of  grate  or  fire-place  I ever 
saw. 

Very  truly  yours, 

GEO.  E.  PEARSALL, 
Cash.  Dickinson  County  Bank. 


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Havre  de  Grace,  Md., 

Nov.  29,  ’89. 

Aldine  Mfg.  Co. : 

Gentlemen — I am  pleased 
with  the  Aldine  Grate  pur- 
chased of  you  and  placed  in 
my  residence.  It  has  given 
great  satisfaction.  It  is  easy 
to  regulate  and  keep  fire  over 
night.  It  gives  good  ventila- 
tion and  distributes  the  warm 
air  evenly  in  all  parts  of  the 
large  room  in  which  it  is 
placed.  Its  finish  is  artistic 
and  attractive. 

Yours  truly, 

A.  P.  McCOMBS, 
Pres.  First  National  Bank. 


An  elegant  Summer  front,  as  shown  in  Plate  No.  18;  a blower  and  ] 
poker  is  furnished  with  all  styles.  No  trouble  with  clinkers,  as  we  use 
only  the  "Aldine  Improved  Shaking  Grate.”  Liberal  Discounts  to  | 
the  Trade 


Neff  & Hicks,  Attorneys, 
Altoona,  Pa., 
Dec.  10,  ’89. 
Aldine  Mfg.  Co.  :- 

Gentlemen— We  now  have 
our  Aldine  Grate  in  position, 
and  we  are  glad  to  say  it  does 
its  work  very  satisfactory,  and 
is  all  that  we  expected  and  all 
that  you  claim  for  it.  It  heats 
nicely  and  is  certainly  a thing 
of  comfort  as  well  as  one  of 
beauty. 

Yours  truly, 

J.  D.  HICKS. 


Dixon,  III.,  Dec.  4,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen  We  are  perfectly  satisfied  with  the  Aldine 
Fire  Place  in  every  respect.  In  ordinary  weather  my  fire 
place  heats  a sitting  room,  12x15,  with  four  large  windows, 
a hall  opening  from  it  by  sliding  doors,  9^x13,  and  two 
rooms  up  stairs.  Yours  very  respectfully, 

MRS.  PAUL  G.  LORD. 

R.  II.  Cotton,  Attorney  at  Law. 
Wellsburg,  W.  Va.,  Nov.  22,  ’89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — Of  t lie  three  Aldine  Fire  Places  I purchased 
of  you  to  heat  my  eight  room  house,  we  have  only  used  one 


Deming,  N.  M.,  Jan.  3,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — Enclosed  please  find  paper  with  short  ar- 
ticle on  third  page  on  my  appreciation  of  the  Aldine  Fire 
Place.  It  works  very  nicely;  no  trouble  about  getting  all 
the  heat  required  in  the  largest  room,  in  this  climate,  on  the 
coldest  day.  Yours  truly, 

WARREN  BRISTOL. 


Hooker,  O.,  Nov.  25,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Dear  Sirs — We  have  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  in  position. 
We  are  well  pleased  with  it.  It  does  all  that  you  claim. 

Yours  truly,  G.  W.  LAMB. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids  Mich.  27 


Mobile,  Ala.,  Jan.  4,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — In  answer  to  your  favor  of  December  31,  1889,  I 
will  say  that  the  Aldine  Fire  Places  purchased  from  you 
last  August,  have  been  put  in  place,  and  give  entire  satis- 
faction. They  give  out  more  heat  and  take  less  fuel  than 
any  grate  or  fire  place  that  I have  ever  seen,  and  I take 
great  pleasure  in  recommending  the  Aldine  to  any  one  that 
is  in  want  of  an  A 1 Fire  Place. 

Respectfully, 

JAS.  W.  DANIELS. 

LaGrange,  III.,  Nov.  18,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — It  affords  me  pleasure  to  say,  that  after  my 
experience  with  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  you  put  into  my  new 
residence  one  year  ago,  that  it  gives  entire  satisfaction,  and 
I fully  endorse  the  poem  of  my  old  friend,  Hon.  E.  G.  D. 
Holden.  Yours  truly, 

C.  j.  DIETRICH, 

Contractor  and  Builder. 


Peggy,  Mo.,  Nov.  18,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Dear  Sirs — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  proves  satisfactory  in 
appearance  as  well  as  in  its  heating  qualities.  My  mother 
says  it  is  a good  foot  warmer.  It  keeps  the  floor  warm,  and 
keeps  the  air  as  warm  near  the  floor  as  well  as  overhead.  I 
think  that  every  home  should  have  the  Aldine  Fire  Place. 
Yours  truly, 

CHRISTOPHER  ELLIS. 


Dr.  Joseph  D.  Cr\ig,  12  Ten  Broeck  St. 

Albany,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  14,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen— Your  favor  of  the  4th  inst.,  with  reference 
to  the  Aldine  Fire  Place,  has  been  received.  There  is  no 
need  of  my  going  into  details  in  regard  to  the  excellent 
points  of  your  fire  place.  Everything  has  been  said  when  I 
endorse  your  statements  in  regard  to  it  as  fair  ones,  and  in 
a reasonable  way  as  representing  its  good  points.  Am 
thoroughly  satisfied  with  it,  and  in  practice  it  is  a great 
success,  and  am  glad  to  say  a word  in  its  favor. 

Yours  truljr, 

JOSEPH  D.  CRAIG,  M.  D. 


4728  Greenwood  Av. 
Chicago,  III.,  Dec.  23,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  heater  placed  in  my  house  in 
September,  1888,  has  given  entire  satisfaction.  I don’t 
think  the  Aldine  has  a superior  for  ventilation,  economy  in 
use  of  coal,  and  genuine  comfort.  I always  advise  my 
friends  who  build,  to  put  in  at  least  two. 

Very  truly, 

CHARLES  LONGBRIDGE. 


Maryville,  Mo.,  Jan.  2,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  shipped  me  in  Aug. 
last  was  placed  in  October.  It  is  a complete  success,  and 
consumes  so  little  coal  that  it  is  a matter  of  astonishment, 
certainly  of  importance.  The  floor  is  so  warm,  a complete 
remedy  for  cold  feet.  I could  not  do  without  it.  I am 
conservative  in  recommending  new  things  lest  they  might 
not  suit  others,  yet  I can  say  that  the  person  who  would  not 
be  pleased  with  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  must  be  very  hard 
to  please.  Yours  with  respect, 

C.  A.  ANTHONY. 


Western  Dept.  National  Fire  Ins.  Co. 
of  Hartford,  Conn. 

Petoskey,  Mich.,  Jan.  6,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — Your  of  late  date  at  hand;  replying  thereto, 
would  say,  that  I had  no  difficulty  in  placing  the  Aldine 
Grate  in  my  residence,  and  we  think  it  is  a beauty  in  every 
respect.  Have  been  using  wood  only  for  fuel,  and  are  per- 
fectly satisfied  with  the  results.  We  would  not  part  with  it 
for  double  the  amount  we  gave  for  it.  It  does  all  you 
claim  for  it.  Very  truly  yours, 

E.  C.  BARNUM. 

Dow  City,  Ia.,  Nov.  14th,  ’89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — Replying  to  your  favor  of  the  9th  inst.,  will  say, 
that  the  Aldine  Iron  Fire  Place  cannot  be  excelled.  It  does 
all  you  recommend  it  to  do,  and  more  too.  I will  say  this 
much,  that  if  anybody  wants  a Fire  Place  that  will  heat  up 
their  rooms,  and  have  a nice  fire  to  get  up  to  in  the  morning, 
and  not  use  as  much  coal  as  the  ordinary  base  burner,  then 
they  want  the  Aldine.  1 take  pleasure  in  showing  it. 

Yours,  etc., 

BEN  HEATH. 

New  Woodstock,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  8,  ’89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — Last  winter  I saw  your  Fire  Place  adver- 
tised in  the  Century,  sent  for  your  circular  and  found  the 
Aldine  to  possess  the  qualities  that  I have  been  looking  for 
in  a fire  place,  and  immediately  ordered  one.  By  following 
your  directions  I found  no  trouble  in  setting  it  so  that  it 
works  complete.  It  sets  in  a partition  and  is  piped  to  a 
common  chimney  with  eight-inch  pipe.  Have  used  wood 
and  coal.  It  is  used  to  heat  three  rooms,  13x14  each,  and 
does  it  nicely;  the  air  is  always  pure.  It  is  artistic,  eco- 
nomical and  healthful.  I am  very  much  pleased  with  it, 
and  can  truly  say  that  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  does  all  that 
you  advertise  it  to  do.  Respectfully, 

N.  P.  WARNER,  M.  D. 

Quincy,  III.,  Jan.  3,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Cou 

Gentlemen — In  reply  to  yours  I wish  to  say  the  Aldine 
Fire  Places  were  received  in  good  condition.  The  fire 
places  are  now  working  nicely,  and  we  find  them  just  the  I 
thing  for  sitting  rooms  or  bed  rooms.  With  my  grate  I can 
heat  nicely,  sitting  room,  19x18,  and  bed  room  over  it  but 
little  smaller,  and  in  mild  weather  can  heat  two  and  three 
rooms  down  stairs  and  one  up  stairs.  It  is  also  economical; 
on  mild  days  one  scuttle  of  coal  will  keep  a pleasant  fire  all 
day  (12  hours),  and  one  and  one-half  scuttles  runs  24  hours. 
Very  cold  weather  will  take  more,  but  I have  never  used 
more  than  two  scuttles  of  grate  coal  in  24  hours,  keeping 
fire  over  night  without  any  trouble.  I am  thoroughly  satis- 
fied with  my  fire  place. 

Yours  very  truly, 

J.  Y.  LEWIS,  M.  D. 

Law  Ofiicf'  of  J.  C.  Elwell. 

Puebi  . Col.,  Jan.  11,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — I have  placed  one  of  your  fire  places  in  my 
house,  constructed  to  heat  four  rooms.  By  closing  the 
register  in  one  of  the  lowrer  rooms  it  will  heat  the  one  lower 
room  and  two  upper  rooms.  It  uses  only  one  hod  of  hard 
coal  in  24  hours,  gives  a bright,  cheerful  fire,  warms  the 
floors  and  is  the  best  thing  we  have  in  the  house. 

Very  respectfully, 

J.  C.  ELWELL. 


28  The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


Showing  Wide  Fender  mounted  on  Wood  Castors,  with  Fancy  Post  and  Rod  Trimmings, 

as  above. 


In  .ill  the  finishes  The  Aldine  is  provided  with  an  Electro  Steel  Center,  which  is  not 
only  new  and  handsome,  but  will  not  tarnish  from  heat. 


Office  of  Bradley,  Ramsey  Lumber  Co. 

Lake  Charles,  La.,  Jan.  13,  ’90. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  in  Electro  Bronze, 
that  you  shipped  for  the  hall  of  my  new  residence  here,  was 
placed  in  position  without  the  slightest  trouble,  and  is 
giving  perfect  satisfaction.  It  fills  the  bill  exactly,  both  for 
ornament  and  comfort.  I have  eight  fire  places  in  my 
house;  none  of  them  compare  with  the  Aldine,  and  the  only 
change  I would  make  if  building  over  again,  is  that  I would 
put  in  all  Aldine  Fire  Places.  It  is  quite  possible  that  the 
coming  summer,  during  the  absence  of  my  family,  I may 
take  out  one  or  two  of  the  others  and  put  in  some  more 
Aldines,  in  which  case  you  will  hear  from  me  again. 

Very  truly  yours, 

WM.  E.  RAMSEY. 

Majuon,  Ia.,  Nov.  ii,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — We  are  using  one  of  your  grates,  and  are 
highly  pleased  with  same.  Consider  it  the  best  grate  in  all 
its  workings  on  the  market. 

Respectfully, 

ELLIOTT  DAVIS  LUMBER  CO. 


LaFayette,  Ind.,  Nov.  4th,  ’89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Dear  Sirs — We  think  it  due  to  you  to  inform  you  how 
satisfactory  the  Aldine  is  operating  with  natural  gas.  As  a 
ventilator  it  is  simply  perfect,  a point  so  necessary  in  the 
use  of  natural  gas.  Yours  very  truly, 

HOWE  & SHIPLEY. 

Fenton,  Mich.,  Oct.  31,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — I am  very  much  pleased  with  my  grate.  It  dees 
all  you  claim.  Hastily  yours, 

H.  B.  LATOURETTE. 

Taylor  & Brunton  Sampling  Works  Co. 

Aspen,  Col.,  Jan.  4,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.. 

Dear  Sirs — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  sent  to  us  last  August 
is  in  constant  use,  and  gives  entire  satisfaction. 

Yours  truly, 

TAYLOR  & BRUNTON. 


Office  of  W.  H.  Thomas,  M.  D., 
hi  State  Street. 
Elkhart,  Ind.,  Nov.  29,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  two  grates  I bought  of  you  are  a suc- 
cess in  every  sense  of  the  word.  I do  not  see  how  they  can 
be  improved  upon.  Yours  very  truly, 

W.  H.  THOMAS,  M.  D. 

Joliet,  III.,  Nov.  8,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.:. 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  you  shipped  me  last 
March  was  put  in  position  at  once.  We  used  it  during  the 
spring  and  again  this  fall,  with  a great  deal  of  satisfaction, 
heating  three  large  rooms  and  one  sleeping  room  until  a few 
days  ago.  We  think  it  superior  to  anything  of  the  kind 
ever  seen.  Yours,  E.  H.  STEWART,  D.  D.  S. 

1212  Hyde  Street. 

San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Dec.  4,  ’89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — I have  had  two  of  your  patent  Fire  Places  in 
use  about  six  months,  and  think  they  are  all  you  represent 
them  to  be.  I must  say  they  are  a great  saving  in  fuel,  and 
heat  my  house  better  than  anything  I have  ever  tried. 

Yours  truly,  B.  G.  LATHROP. 

Delhi,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  6,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  gives  entire  satisfaction. 
We  are  using  it  every  day,  and  it  does  all  that  I expected. 
I would  fully  recommend  it  to  all  wishing  a fire  place.  I 
have  tried  it  with  wood  and  hard  coal;  it  works  equally  well 
with  both.  Yours  respectfully, 

J.  B.  PEASTER. 


The  above  cut  represents  our  Mantel  Plates,  made  to  surround  the 
Aldine  Fire-Place  and  fit  any  seventeen  six-inch  tile  opening  in  wood 
mantels.  They  are  handsomely  finished  in  relief,  in  brass,  copper, 
bronze,  nickel  and  old  silver  finish;  are  much  handsomer  than  tile  facings 
and  more  durable,  cost  being  about  the  same;  do  not  require  the  services 
of  a skilled  workman  to  place  in  position,  as  is  the  case  with  tile.  They 
are  simply  bolted  together  and  screwed  on  the  back  of  the  mantel  open- 
ing, the  Aldine  Fire-Place  front  fitting  the  inner  edge. 

It  is  not  necessary  to  use  tile  floor  hearth  with  the  Aldine  Fire-Place, 
unless  it  is  so  desired.  By  omitting  the  floor  hearth  it  effects  quite  a 
saving  to  the  purchaser,  inasmuch  as  it  avoids  cutting  carpets,  cutting 
out  the  floor,  springing  an  arch,  buying  a hearth  pattern  and  cement, 
and  paying  some  one  to  lay  same  in  position.  A rug  thrown  on  the  floor 
in  front  of  the  fender  produces  a much  more  modern  and  neater  effect 
than  the  old  style  floor  hearth.  Any  good  mason  can  readily  place  the 
Aldine  Fire-Place  in  proper  position. 


The  Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.  29 


Shawano,  Wis.,  Dec.  23,  ’8g. 
The  Upham  & Russell  Co. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  sent  me  Sept.  10, 
1888,  was  set  up  and  has  been  in  use,  and  gives  entire 
satisfaction.  Yours  truly, 

CHAS.  M.  UPHAM. 


Watson  Bros.  & Hitchcock, 
Plumbing  and  Metal  Roofing  a Specialty. 
Marinetta,  Wis.,  Nov.  8,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  No.  22  Aldine  Fire  Place  we  put  up 
last  spring  has  given  perfect  satisfaction,  and  our  customer 
says  it-is  all  you  claim  it  to  be. 

Yours  truly, 

WATSON  BROS.  & HITCHCOCK. 


Marion,  Ia.,  Nov.  8,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — I am  glad  to  inform  you  that  the  Aldine  Fire 
Place  I put  in  last  spring  is  a perfect  success,  and  every  way 
as  represented  to  me.  We  burned  hard  coal  all  through 
October  without  the  fire  going  out,  and  it  gives  good  heat 
and  ventilation.  Shall  want  another  one  next- year. 

Yours  truly, 

GEO.  E.  LILLIE. 

Boston,  Mass.,  Nov.  12,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — The  open  Fire  Place  has  just  been  put  in  a new 
house.  We  started  a fire  in  it  last  week  and  it  worked 
splendidly.  Yours  truly, 

D.  LOTHROP  CO., 
Publishers,  1 14- 120  Purchase  St. 

Hersman,  III.,  Dec.  31,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — I am  pleased  to  say  the  Aldine  is  entirely 
satisfactory.  It  is  much  pleasanter  than  a stove  for  heating 
purposes.  Yours  truly, 

G.  J.  HERSMAN. 
Kenosha,  Wis.,  Nov.  12,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — The  tenant  occupying  the  house  in  which 
we  put  a No.  22  Aldine  Fire  Place  last  summer,  is  highly 
pleased  as  to  its  beauty,  utility  and  healthfulness.  This  as 
we  know  is  more  than  can  be  said  of  a large  percentage  of 
open  fires.  Yours  truly, 

FRANK  H.  LYMAN. 


Farmer  Village,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  9,  ’89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  was  received  all  right,  and  was 
set  according  to  directions.  It  gives  perfect  satisfaction. 

W.  W.  CLARKSON, 

Carpenter  and  Builder. 


People’s  Savings  Bank,  T.  L.  French,  Prest. 

Wahpeton,  Dak.,  Jan.  8,  ’90.  ' 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — In  regard  to  your  inquiry  how  we  like  the 
Aldine  Fire  Place,  purchased  from  you  last  fall,  will  say, 
that  it  exceeds  our  expectations.  It  heats  and  draws  finely, 
and  is  a great  improvement  over  the  old  style  fire  place. 
Would  not  think  of  going  back  to  the  old  fashioned  open 
grates.  Yours  truly, 

T.  L.'  FRENCH,  Pres’t. 




Centrilla,  Kas.,  Jan.  1,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — Yours  of  the  30th  received,  and  in  reply  will 
say,  I received  the  Aldine  Fire  Place  in  good  order,  and  it 
gives  perfect  satisfaction.  I consider  it  more  economical 
and  a great  deal  cleaner  than  a coal  stove.  I am  going  to 
order  another  between  this  and  spring.  Hoping  this  will 
be  as  satisfactory  to  you  as  the  Aldine  is  to  me,  1 am, 

Most  truly  yours, 

T.  M.  DURLAND. 

North  Loup,  Neb.,  Dec.  31,  ’89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Grate  sold  me  works  splendid!}', 
burning  either  soft  or  hard  coal  nicely,  and  warms  the  room 
evenly,  consuming  no  more  fuel  than  a stove. 

Respectfully, 

E.  J.  BABCOCK. 


Sturgis,  Mich.,  Nov.  4,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Places  that  you  shipped 
me  in  1888  are  in  practical  operation,  and  give  good  satis- 
faction. The  one  in  my  residence  is  in  good  working  order, 
and  for  a fall  and  spring  heater,  can’t  be  surpassed.  In 
midwinter  I use  my  furnace  with  a little  fire,  giving  all  the 
heat  required.  Respectfully  yours, 

J.  M.  BARROWS, 

Architect  and  Builder. 


Grand  Haven,  Mich.,  Oct.  3,  ’88. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — We  are  using  the  Aldine  with  hard  wood,  and  it 
gives  the  best  of  satisfaction,  not  only  as  a heater,  but 
is  admirable  in  its  ventilation,  and  adds  so  much  to  the 
comforts  of  a home.  Yours  truly, 

JAMES  BARNES. 


New  Brunswick,  Jan.  8,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — I am  very  much  pleased  with  the  Aldine 
Fire  Place.  We  find  that  it  is  all  that  you  claimed,  a per- 
fect ventilator,  economical,  no  trouble  to  keep  fire  over 
night,  and  not  only  heats  the  room  in  which  it  is  placed,  but 
has  also  heated  two  connecting  rooms.  I consider  it  a per- 
fect success  and  superior  to  any  stove. 

Yours  truly, 

THOS.  E.  TOWNSEND. 


Tyrone,  Pa.,  Jan.  6,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  is  set  in  my  library, 
and  gives  good  satisfaction.  It  also  does  good  work  in  the 
heating  of  a bed  room  above  library.  It  is  both  ornamental 
and  useful.  Hastily  yours, 

H.  M.  OBERHOLTZER. 


The  Rochester  Morning  Herald, 

S.  H.  Lowe,  Editor-in-Chief,  30  and  32  Exchange  St. 

Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  9,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — Regarding  the  Aldine  Grate,  will  say,  it  has 
met  my  most  sanguine  expectations.  We  burn  hard  and 
soft  coal  with  equal  satisfaction,  and  find  it  a perfect  heater. 
I can  cordially  recommend  it  to  all.  I shall  put  one  or  two 
in  every  house  I build.  I am  truly  yours, 

SAMUEL  H.  LOWE. 


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DIRECTIONS 


FOK 


SETTING  UP  THE  ALDINE  FIRE-PLACE. 


WHEN  to  be  set  into  a chimney  opening,  in  place  of  a common  grate, 
remove  a layer  of  brick  from  the  base  of  the  opening  to  admit 
of  dropping  the  heating  chambers  4)4  inches  below  the  floor 
level  If  the  ash  dump  is  designed  to  be  used,  place  the  pipe  (letter  E, 
Plate  66)  in  position,  and  connect  the  ventilating  pipe  F (made  of  tin  or 
sheet  iron  four  inches  in  diameter).  The  smoke  pipe  is  next  put  together 

in  chimney  opening,  a length  at  a time, 
and  shoved  up  the  chimney  flue  higher 
than  needed,  then  put  the  grate  in 
position,  slip  cn  the  front  and  adjust 
the  grate,  having  it  plumb;  also  level 
on  top  of  the  pilasters,  leaving  the 
desired  space  to  be  occupied  by  the 
mantel  between  the  grate  front  and  the 
chimney  breast.  When  in  position, 
pull  down  the  smoke  pipe  on  the  cjllar 
of  grate  (see  letter  D,  Plate  66).  See 
that  the  damper  turns  freely,  then  brick 
up  tightly  around  the  body  of  the  grate 
on  both  sides  and  back,  bricking  same 
solidly  into  the  chimney  opening. 
Then  brick  up  on  top  of  the  fire  place 
around  pipes  F and  D as  shown  by 
letter  C plate  66.  Care  must  be  taken 
to  effectually  brick  up  the  throat  of  the 
chimney  flue  and  concentrate  the  entire 
• draft  on  the  smoke  and  ventilating 
(pipes  in  such  a manner  that  there  shall 
be  no  leakage.  It  is  well  to  have  these 

i pipes  extend  one  or  two  feet  above  the 

brick  work  in  order  to  avoid  any  eddies 
PLATE  66.  or  dead  air  chambers,  and  to  insure  a 

steady  pull  of  the  draft  on  the  smoke 
pipe  After  which  hang  on  the  front,  j 
bolt  the  ash  pan  in  place,  and  the 
work  will  be  done.  If  a straight 
smoke  pipe  will  not  enter  the  flue 
and  fit  on  the  grate  properly,  have 
your  tinner  make  an  offset  as  shown 
in  plates  44  and  66.  Use  eight  inch 
diameter  pipe  in  all  cases,  made  of 
No.  22  galvanized  iron,  with  round 
elbows.  Avoid  all  square  angles  or 
turns  in  either  smoke  pipe  or  chimney 
flue,  which  will  obstruct  the  easy 
flow  of  the  draft. 

Where  for  want  of  space  it  is  not 
convenient  to  brick  up  on  the  grate, 
as  represented  in  plate  66,  a flue 
sheet  can  be  made  as  represented  in 
plate  20  in  circular,  by  taking  a piece 
of  sheet  iron  double  the  size  of  the 
chimney  flue,  bending  down  the  edges 
and  cutting  out  the  corners  in  such  a 
manner  that  the  flanges  can  be  nailed 
to  the  sides  of  the  flue  (the  square 
part  in  which  an  eight  inch  hole  has 
previously  been  cut  in  the  centre  to  gQjjjdj 
admit  shoving  the  smoke  pipe  through) 
filling  the  flue;  all  must  be  tightly  ■■■! 
done,  as  it  is  absolutely  necessary 
that  the  draft  shall  be  effectually 
concentrated  upon  the  smoke  pipe 

of  the  grate  PLATE  44. 

" here  it  is  desired  to  place  the  Aldine  Fire-Place  in  position  ns  in 
Plate  14,  with  a view  to  getting  a circulation  of  air  over  the  back  of  the 
jacket  and  the  pipe,  thus  utilizing  the  heat  contained  therein  and  help- 
ing to  get  a circulation  of  warm  air,  or  where  rooms  are  desired  to  be 
heated  in  the  second  or  third  story,  omit  bricking  the  body  of  grate 
solidly  into  the  chimney  opening,  and  let  the  smoke  and  ventilating 
pipes  extend  up  to  a point  where  the  draft  is  desired  to  be  concentrated 
on  the  smoke  pipe.  This  can  be  done  by  removing  a few  bricks  from 
the  chimney  at  a point  just  above  the  upper  register,  driving  a few  spikes 


into  the  chimney  flue  and  with  brick  and  stucco,  or  mortar,  effectually 
bricking  off  around  smoke  and  ventilating  pipes,  make  tight,  as  the  draft 
of  the  chimney  flue  will  have  a tendency  to  draw  the  warmed  air  up  the 
smoke  pipe  in  case  the  joints  are  left  loose  and  open.  It  is  only 
necessary  to  provide  a chimney  flue  having  a good  draft  and  to  effectu- 
ally concentrate  this  draft  on  the  eight  inch  diameter  smoke  pipe  of  the 
grate  in  such  a manner  that  there  shall  be  no  leakages  to  insure  the  per- 
fect working  of  the  Aldine  Fire-Place.  In  cases  where  new  chimneys 
are  to  be  constructed  we  would  advise,  where  soft  coal  and  wood  are 
designed  to  be  used  as  fuel,  a chimney  flue  of  at  least  96  inches  square 
(say  8 by  12  inches).  Where  hard  coal,  crushed  gas  coke,  gas  or  peat 
are  designed  to  be  used  as  fuel,  a chimney  flue  of  64  inches  square  (say 
8 by  8 or  4 by  16)  is  all  sufficient.  It  is  not  necessary  to  build  the  smoke 
pipe  into  the  flue  for  the  Aldine;  this  pipe  csn  be  put  together  a joint  at 
a time  within  the  chimney  opening  before  the  grate  is  placed  in  position. 
It  can  be  shoved  up  three  or  four  inches  higher  than  wanted;  when  the 
grate  is  in  position  the  smoke  pipe  can  be  pulled  down  and  adjusted  on 
the  collar  of  the  grate  in  such  a manner  that  the  damper  of  grate  will 
work  freely.  Next  the  smoke  and  ventilating  pipes  are  bricked  around 
at  letter  C,  Plate  44,  concentrating  the  draft  of  the  chimney  flue  on  the 
smoke  and  ventilating  pipes. 

In  oases  where  large  amount  of  heat  is  required  in  the  second, 
third  or  fourth  story  rooms,  tap  the  top  of  the  jacket  between  the  grate 
front  and  the  smoke  pipe  with  a three  or  four  inch  diameter  hole  This 
will  allow  a large  amount  of  heat  to  pass  up  the  heating  chamber,  enter- 
ing the  room  above  when  the  registers  are  open,  giving  at  the  same  time 
all  the  direct  radiating  heat,  producing  warm  floors  and  perfect  sanitary 
conditions  for  the  room  in  which  the  Aldine  is  “being  operated.  In 
setting  the  Aldine  in  cases  represented  by  Plates  44.  1 and  5,  follow 
directions  for  Plate  66,  excepting  that  you  brick  up  at  letter  C,  as  in 
Plate  44,  and  leave  the  space  on  the  grate  as  represented  in  same  plate. 
Putting  into  position  as  in  Plate  44*  converts  the  chimney  flue  (up  to  the 
point  bricked  off  at  letter  C)  into  a heating  chamber,  and  gives  a circu- 
lation of  the  coldest  air  in  the  room  over  every  square  inch  of  grate  sur- 
face, also  the  outside  of  the  jacket  and  smoke  pipe,  thus  utilizing  very 
nearly  all  the  heat  contained  in  the  fuel.  In  a chimney  already  built, 
a few  bricks  can  be  taken  out  a point  (see  letter  B,  Plate  44)  to  admit 
the  work  of  bricking  off  being  done.  Care  should  be  taken  not  to  drop 
pieces  of  brick  and  mortar  into  the  smoke  pipe  of  grate  when  setting. 

To  construct  a false  chimney  breast,  use  2x4  studding,  lath  and 
plaster,  cost  of  which  will  be  nominal.  Where  the  grate  is  to  be  placed 
in  a partition,  cut  out  the  opening  36  inches  square.  Also  cut  out  space 
in  the  floor  for  the  grate  to  set  on  one  inch  larger  than  the  base  covers. 
Constructs  false  bottom  with  sides,  lay  a course  of  brick  and  mortar  on 
this  false  bottom,  leaving  a space  of  4)4  inches  from  the  top  of  the  layer 
of  brick  to  the  top  of  the  floor  to  set  the  grate  on,  then  fill  in  the  extra 
one  inch  space  all  around  the  grate  to  the  top  of  the  floor,  with  cement 
or  stucco. 

Use  a tliimble  in  the  chimney  when  piping  to  a common  chimney 
flue,  so  that  the  contraction  and  expansion  of  the  smoke  pipe  will  not 
crumble  out  the  mortar,  thus  creating  a defective  draft.  In  cutting  out 
a partition,  see  that  the  open  space  between  the  plastering  in  the  par- 
tition where  cut  out  is  closed  up  tight  on  top  and  at  the  sides  to  prevent 
the  warm  air  from  being  drawn  up  between  the  plastering  in  the  par- 
tition; a board  can  be  fitted  in  this  space  and  plastered  over  like  a com- 
mon wall.  Notice  in  the  illustrations  in  circular,  that  a false  chimney 
breast  can  be  constructed  in  most  any  portion  as  well  as  across  the 
corner  of  the  room.  This  false  chimney  breast  hides  the  pipe,  which 
can  enter  the  common  chimney  below  the  ceiling,  or  it  can  enter  the 
room  above  through  a thimble  in  the  floor,  like  an  ordinary  stove  pipe, 
and  enter  the  chimney  wherever  located  in  the  story  above.  (See  Plate 
6 in  circular.)  Use  round  elbows  in  the  smoke  pipe  at  all  times,  and  see 
to  it  that  the  pipe  is  made  in  such  shape  as  not  to  obstruct  the  free  pas- 
sage of  draft,  always  keeping  capacity  as  before  stated  of  an  eight  inch 
pipe. 

The  Aldine  front  covers  32  inches  wide  by  33  inches  high,  and  requires 
an  opening  in  the  chimney  26  inches  wide  (24  will  do),  32  inches  high  (30 
will  do),  and  14  inches  deep  from  the  front  of  the  face  plate  of  the  mantel. 

In  building  a new  chimney  for  the  Aldine  Fire-Place,  let  the  open- 
ing be  36  inches  high,  depth  and  width  same  as  above.  This  better 
enables  bricking  up  around  the  smoke  pipe  on  top  of  the  grate.  In 


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piping  to  a common  chimney,  always  bear  in  mind  that  with  a good  fair 
draft  the  pipe  can  be  elbowed  in  any  direction  the  same  as  an  ordinary 
stove  pipe.  A chimney  flue  should  be  made  the  same  size  from  bottom 
to  top  and  smooth  on  the  inside. 

In  piping  down  through  the  floor  and  away  in  the  cellar  or  base- 
ment to  the  chimney,  always  use  an  8 or  io  inch  pipe  with  round  el- 
bows, and  see  to  it  that  the  pipe  when  together  is  tight;  it  should  also  be 
riveted.  The  pipe  should  then  be  wound  with  asbestos  paper  or  some 
other  non-conductor  of  heat,  or  the  smoke  pipe  should  be  a pipe  within 
a pipe,  leaving  space  of  one  inch  or  more  all  around  the  smoke  pipe. 
The  use  of  asbestos  paper  or  a pipe  within  a pipe  is  to  prevent  the  cold 
damp  air  from  chilling  the  pipe,  which  would  greatly  retard  the  draft. 
It  is  not  necessary  to  use  a tile  hearth  with  the  Aldine  Grate  unless  so 
desired.  The  floor  and  carpet  can  extend  to  within  one  inch  of  the 
heating  chamber;  this  one  inch  is  filled  with  stucco  or  mortar  when 
setting,  the  fender  covering  same.  The  manner  of  omitting  the  tile 
hearth  is  perfectly  safe  and  not  only  effects  quite  a saving  but  is  consid- 
ered more  desirable  by  many.  Inasmuch  as  a rug  thrown  on  the  floor 
or  carpet  in  front  of  the  fender  is  much  neater  and  more  modern  than 
the  old  style  floor  hearth. 

Fuel.  When  using  hard  coal  fuel,  size  No.  4 is  desirable.  If  your 
market  does  not  afford  this  size,  use  half  stove  and  half  chestnut  thor- 
oughly mixed.  Where  the  fuel  is  too  fine  it  lies  so  compact  in  the  fire-pot 
as  to  prevent  free  burning.  On  the  other  hand,  if  too  coarse,  it  will 
allow  of  so  much  circulation  through  the  fire  that  it  chills  the  fire. 


Directions  for  Operating  the  Aldine  Fire-Place. 

In  starting  a fire  put  on  the  blower  until  the  flames  come  up  freely 
through  the  fuel,  then  remove  it,  keeping  the  damper  closed.  When  the 
damper  is  open,  products  of  combustion  pass  directly  up  into  smoke  pipe 
as  in  ordinary  direct  draft  grates,  but  if  closed  the  hot  smoke  and  gasses 
pass  down  into  the  combustion  chambers  and  are  not  only  consumed 
there,  but  impart  their  heat  to  the  iron  surfaces  traveled  over,  which 
heat  creates  the  draft  that  draws  the  cold  air  from  off  the  floors,  passing 
over  this  heated  plate  surface,  utilizing  the  heat  by  its  contact  therewith 
and  passes  back  into  the  room  heated,  thus  producing  warm  floors,  get- 
ting up  a circulation  of  air  and  equalizing  the  temperature  from  floor  to 
ceiling.  In  replenishing  the  fire,  care  should  be  taken  not  to  throw  coal 
over  into  the  down  smoke  pipe  (See  letter  E,  Plate  21,  circular).  In 
case  it  should  be,  or  the  flues  should  require  cleaning,  to  do  so  pullback 
the  hearth,  remove  the  front  of  the  ash  pan  and  unscrew  the  two  bolts 
in  front  corners  of  heating  chamber;  then  remove  the  clean-out  cover, 
this  will  enable  the  flues  to  be  cleaned  with  a common  poker,  after  which 
replace  as  found,  using  stove  putty  to  insure  its  being  tight.  Do  not  let 
the  ashes  accumulate  and  clog  the  grate.  If  allowed  to  do  so  the  fire 
will  not  be  bright.  Keep  the  ashes  removed  from  the  grate  the  same  as 
in  a hard  coal  stove.  When  shaking  down  insert  the  poker  under  the 
fuel  and  on  top  of  the  grate,  running  it  clear  to  the  back  side,  in  order 
to  displace  the  ashes  and  prevent  their  banking  up  in  the  back  of  the 
fire-pot.  Always  keep  the  ashes  removed  from  the  pan  in  order  that  a 
free  circulation  of  air  may  be  had  under  and  up  through  the  fuel.  If 
the  ashes  are  allowed  to  bank  up  underneath  the  grate  the  result  will  be 
to  burn  out  the  grate  the  same  as  would  be  the  case  with  coal  stove  or 
furnace  of  any  description  under  like  circumstances.  Use  less  fuel  if 
less  heat  is  needed. 


WlLKESBARRE,  Pa.,  Dec.  24,  ’89. 
Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen — In  regard  to  the  fire  place  shipped  me  in 
October,  1888,  would  say,  that  Mr.  Kennedy,  who  moved 
into  the  house  as  soon  as  it  was  completed,  and  is  still 
occupying  it,  is  very  highly  pleased  with  the  working  of  the 
Aldine.  He  says  the  Aldine  gives  nearly  double  the  amount 
of  heat,  on  a smaller  consumption  of  coal,  than  the  plain 
open  fire  place  used  in  another  room  of  the  same  house. 
When  in  Altoona  last  winter  I called  at  Mr.  Kennedy’s  and 
examined  it,  and  I like  the  Aldine  better  than  any  open  fire 
place  I ever  saw.  In  building  again  would  use  no  other. 

Yours,  etc., 

S.  WILKINSON. 


Kansas  City,  Mo.,  Jan.  6,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gents — In  October  we  had  set  in  our  library,  an  Aldine 
Fire  Place,  which  has  been  in  constant  operation  since  that 
time.  To  say  that  we  are  satisfied  with  it  fails  to  express 


our  appreciation  of  its  working.  We  heat  the  parlor  adjoin- 
ing the  library,  and  from  an  additional  register  in  the  base 
board  above,  heat  a sleeping  room,  which  is  always  com- 
fortable. Everybody  is  delighted  with  the  Aldine,  and  I 
cheerfully  endorse  all  you  claim  for  it,  as  a method  of 
ventilation,  means  of  even  circulation  of  heat,  and  an 
ornament  to  any  home.  Yours  truly, 

GEO.  C.  MOSHER, 

1634  Summit  St. 

Milford,  N.  H.,  Jan.  9,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — I can  safely  say  that  I consider  my  experi- 
ment, in  the  purchase  of  the  Aldine  Grate,  a success.  It 
has  the  heating  capacity  of  a first  class  coal  stove.  The 
constant  circulation  of  air  over  so  large  a radiating  surface 
changes  the  air  from  floor  to  ceiling,  ventilating  the  apart- 
ment and  keeping  the  floor  warm.  The  ash  dump  removes 
the  disagreeable  feature  of  taking  up  the  ashes,  while  the 
pleasant,  steady  heat  and  bright  glow  of  an  open  fire  (minus 
smoke  and  ashes)  is  a constant  pleasure.  Recommending 
it  to  all,  I remain,  Yours  very  truly, 

MARY  A.'LULL,  M.  D. 


Edward  Bell,  Builder  of 
Concrete  Sidewalks  and  Asphalt  Pavements. 

Elgin,  III.,  Jan.  7,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — Being  always  accustomed  to  the  use  of  a 
fire  place,  I find  the  Aldine  the  most  perfect  of  any  known 
to  me.  The  two  Aldine  Fire  Places  I bought  of  you  are 
splendid,  as  regards  heating,  economy  of  fuel  and  keeping 
the  air  pure  in  the  house.  There  is  health,  comfort  and 
satisfaction  in  having  and  using  the  Aldine.  They  please 
all  who  see  them  in  use.  Yours  truly, 

EDWARD  BELL. 


A.  O.  Williams,  M.  D.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

Ottuma,  I a.,  Dec.  26,  ’89. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gents — The  Aldine  Fire  Place  you  shipped  me  May  1st, 
1889,  has  been  duly  received  and  properly  placed,  and  I can 
say  concerning  the  same,  that  it  works  to  perfection.  With- 
out any  doubt  it  is  the  best,  the  finest  looking  and  most  fuel 
saving  grate  now  in  the  market.  We  have  burned  in  same, 
wood,  soft  and  hard  coal,  and  find  the  heat  equivalent  to 
that  of  any  stove,  and  much  more  desirable. 

Very  respectfully, 

A.  O.  WILLIAMS,  M.  D. 


Delhi,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  6,  ’90. 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co. : 

Gentlemen— Yours  at  hand  and  contents  fully  noted. 
In  reply  I would  say  that  the  Aldine  Fire-Place  gives  entire 
satisfaction.  We  are  using  it  every  day  and  it  does  all  that 
I expected  of  it.  I would  fully  recommend  to  all  wishing  a 
fire-place.  I have  tried  wood  and  hard  coal.  It  works 
equally  well  with  both.  Yours  respectfully, 

J.  B.  PEASTER. 

Scandia,  Kas.,  Jan.  1,  ’90 

Aldine  Manufacturing  Co.: 

Gentlemen — In  answer  to  your  esteemed  favor  of  Decem- 
ber 30,  will  say,  the  Aldine  Fire-Place  sent  me  last  July  is 
in  place  and  gives  the  best  of  satisfaction.  It  is  the  most 
perfect  room  heater  and  ventilator  I ever  saw,  and  during 
our  last  cold  blizzard  we  had  a good  chance  to  test  its  room 
heating  properties  and  find  it  perfection. 

Yours,  C.  W.  GULICJC 


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THE 


ALDINE  FIRE  PLACE  AND  FACE  PLATE,  finished  in  Bright  Copper,  Antique  Bronze 
and  Brass,  surrounded  by  Mantel,  as  above*  in  either  Antique  Oak, 

Walnut,  Cherry,  or  Mahogany. 


Avunr  up*a*y 

COtUMilA  UVI  ,*'ITY 


